Chris Chavez, Kyle Merber, Jasmine Todd, and David Melly are once again joined by guest host Mitch Dyer to break down a jam-packed day at the World Athletics Championships! Day 5 was highlighted by finals in the men’s 1500m, women’s 400m, men’s 400m hurdles, and women’s pole vault among other events.
A few of Day 5’s most notable moments include:
– Men’s 1500m: Josh Kerr ran 3:29.38 to deny Jakob Ingebrigtsen the gold medal + Narve Nordãs snagged bronze to round out the top three.
– Women’s pole vault: Katie Moon and Nina Kennedy became co-World champions in the women’s pole vault following an epic battle ending in a pair of world-leading 4.90m vaults.
– Men’s 400m hurdles final: Karsten Warholm is once again king of the 400m hurdles with a 46.89 victory + Rai Benjamin took home bronze after a season filled with setbacks.
– Women’s 5000m semifinal: 10 women broke 15 minutes, led by a 14:32.29 tape-to-tape performance by Sifan Hassan.
– Marileidy Paulino finally got her gold with a 48.76 victory and Dominican national record.
Much more
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.
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.
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.
Karsten Warholm is a Norwegian track and field athlete specializing in the 400 meters hurdles. He is a two-time World Champion and an Olympic gold medalist. Warholm is known for his explosive speed and technique, having set the world record in the 400m hurdles at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with a time of 45.94 seconds.
Nina Kennedy is a prominent Australian pole vaulter who has made significant contributions to the sport. Known for her impressive performances on the international stage, Kennedy has competed in various global championships, representing Australia with distinction. Her dedication and skill have made her one of the leading figures in Australian athletics.
