Tokyo's World Athletics Championships reach a pivotal midweek phase on Wednesday, with Great Britain eyeing its first podium finish and multiple medal events set to electrify the Olympic Stadium.
Key Contests and British Prospects
Defending 1500m champion Josh Kerr headlines a stacked field in Wednesday's marquee final, joined by 2022 world gold medalist Jake Wightman and compatriot Neil Gourley. The trio aims to replicate Britain's historic 1-2 finish from the previous championships.
Four gold medals will be awarded across:
- Women's pole vault
- Men's long jump
- Women's 3,000m steeplechase
- Men's 1500m
Track Action Beyond the Podiums
Sprint stars Daryll Neita, Dina Asher-Smith, and Amy Hunt launch their 200m campaigns in morning heats, while Zharnel Hughes and Toby Harries compete in men's 200m preliminaries. Hurdlers Tyri Donovan and Alastair Chalmers target progression in 400m semi-finals, with Emily Newnham and steeplechaser Elise Thorner also representing British interests.
Wednesday's Schedule Highlights (BST)
- 11:25 – Women's pole vault final
- 12:49 – Men's long jump final
- 13:57 – Women's 3,000m steeplechase final
- 14:20 – Men's 1500m final
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