Chris Chavez, Kyle Merber, David McCarthy Jasmine Todd and Katelyn Hutchison unpack all of the action from the first day of the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. A few of the most notable moments + biggest highlights include:
Sifan Hassan collapses just before crossing the finish line of the women’s 10,000m.
Femke Bol hits the track moments before finishing the mixed 4x400m relay + USA takes home gold in a new championship record.
Ryan Crouser dominates the men’s shot put in a new Championship record with two blood clots.
Fast 1500m prelims on both the men’s and women’s sides.
Men’s 100m + “buy or sell” takes.
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CITIUS MAG's coverage of the 2023 World Athletics Championships is powered by ASICS.
CITIUS MAG LIVE AT WORLDS: The show will air on the CITIUS MAG YouTube Channel between the morning and evening sessions of competition (Every day at 8 a.m. EST in the U.S.).
CHAMPS CHATS ON THE CITIUS MAG PODCAST DAILY: The CITIUS MAG team of Chris, Kyle, David McCarthy, Jasmine Todd and Katelyn Hutchison will unpack all of the day’s biggest surprises and offer up their insights and analysis from being at the new National Athletics Centre and interviewing athletes each day. The podcast recording will be streamed on YouTube at the end of every day and will be also available on The CITIUS MAG Podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to shows.
DAILY CITIUS MAG NEWSLETTER: David Melly will recap all of the biggest moments, highlighting his must-watch athletes and events for each day while also pulling together some of our best content, photos and social moments that the CITIUS MAG team captures.
Jasmine Todd is an accomplished American track and field athlete specializing in sprints and long jump. She gained prominence competing for the University of Oregon, where she earned numerous accolades including multiple All-American honors. Todd has represented the United States in international competitions and continues to be a formidable presence on the track.
Sifan Hassan is a Dutch middle- and long-distance runner born in Ethiopia. She is a multiple Olympic gold medalist and world champion, known for her prowess in events ranging from 1500 meters to the marathon. Hassan made history at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics by winning gold in the 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters and securing a bronze in the 1,500 meters.
Femke Bol is a renowned Dutch track and field athlete specializing in the 400 meters hurdles and sprint events. She has achieved international recognition for her impressive performances, including setting European records and winning multiple medals at major championships. Known for her exceptional speed and technique, Bol continues to be a dominant force in athletics.
Ryan Crouser is an American shot putter born on December 18, 1992. He is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and holds the current world record in the shot put with a remarkable throw of 23.56 meters, showcasing his elite talent in track and field athletics.