Cole Hocker Wins US First Men's 5000m World Title Since 2007 Tokyo

American athlete Cole Hocker won the men's 5,000m gold at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, marking his first world title in this event and the first American victory in the men's 5,000m since 2007. This victory came six days after he was disqualified from the 1,500m semifinals for jostling, an incident that added motivation for his performance in the longer race. Hocker stayed near the back of the pack for most of the race before unleashing a powerful final lap sprint, overtaking competitors including Belgium's Isaac Kimeli and France's Jimmy Gressier to secure the win with a time of 12:58.30. The race saw notable pacing from other athletes like Grant Fisher and Jakob Ingebrigtsen, but Hocker's finishing kick proved decisive. His triumph at the World Championships follows his surprise Olympic gold in the 1,500m at the Paris Games last year, underscoring his rising prominence in middle and long-distance running. Hocker's comeback illustrates resilience and strategic racing, solidifying his status as a top American distance runner on the world stage.