Brazil's Caio Bonfim Wins Historic 20km Race Walk Gold at Tokyo World Championships

Brazil's Caio Bonfim made history at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo 2025 by winning the gold medal in the men's 20 km race walk, marking Brazil's first global title in this event. He finished with a time of 1:18:35, overtaking Spain's Paul McGrath in the final kilometers after Japan's world record holder Toshikazu Yamanishi received a two-minute penalty that removed him from contention. This victory added to Bonfim's impressive career tally, making him the Brazilian athlete with the most podium finishes in World Championships history, with four medals including two silvers and two bronzes. China’s Wang Zhaozhao and Spain’s Paul McGrath won silver and bronze respectively, with notable strategic racing by Bonfim who managed his energy by staying in the second pack until the final push. Bonfim's win also places him among only three Brazilian world athletics champions, alongside Fabiana Murer and Alison dos Santos. The event highlighted Bonfim's resilience and tactical acumen, as well as a significant moment for Brazilian athletics on the world stage.