The Running Channel Podcast EP9: Records, Rain and the Curtain all Fall on Final Day of the World Championships
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Sep 22, 2025 The hosts are left speechless by the excitement of the Women's 800m and the awe of the Men's 5000m finals. Rain disrupts the events, adding to the drama. The US team's dominance shines through with a total of 26 medals, while Botswana celebrates its historic first gold. Highlights also include the thrilling relay races and insights on athlete wellbeing. With laughter and reflection, the hosts wrap up their wild 10 days in Tokyo.
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Track Flood Cleaning Fiasco
- The hosts laughed about the stadium crew using giant rollers and buckets to mop up the soaked track during the downpour.
- Rick, Sarah and Andy joked about multiple people giving moral support to the lone roller operator.
Weather Shaped Competition Flow
- The rain changed event conditions mid-session, affecting field and track athletes differently.
- Throws and jumps suffered most as competitors repeatedly started and stopped between rain interruptions.
Shocking 800m Turnaround
- The women's 800m exploded into an unexpectedly fast race with Keely Hodgkinson and Georgia Hunter-Bell going through 55 seconds for the first lap.
- Keely later reflected that setbacks are part of top athletes' journeys and vowed to come back stronger.