Isaac Nader Wins 1500m World Championship in Tokyo

Isaac Nader of Portugal stunned the field by winning the men's 1500 meters at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, overtaking Great Britain's Jake Wightman in a photo finish by just 0.02 seconds with a time of 3:34.10. Wightman, who took silver, made a remarkable comeback after years of injuries and major life changes, including relocating and changing coaches, nearly repeating his 2022 world championship victory. Kenya's Reynold Cheruiyot claimed the bronze, completing a closely contested podium. Defending champion Josh Kerr suffered a calf injury mid-race and was unable to finish competitively, which dashed his hopes for a repeat title. The race was marked by the unexpected exit of many favorites, including Olympic medalists, leaving the field open for emerging talents like Nader. Wightman described his silver medal as a victory in itself after a difficult period and expressed relief and satisfaction in overcoming adversity to reach the podium.