New Champ Emerges, DQ, Medal Drama, and More

Day 1 of the World Indoor Championships is done and dusted. A 21-year-old remained the talking point after he defeated an Olympic medalist in a thrilling race to become a world champion at such a young age. But, a few mishaps elsewhere also caught attention.

AROUND THE RINGS

TODAY’S POLL

As you read above, Jordan Anthony first defeated Noah Lyles, and now has left behind Kishane Thompson and Trayvon Bromell too. So, tell us,

VIRAL MOMENT

The United States secured double golds on Day 1 of the World Athletics Indoor Championships. The first came through Jordan Anthony, while the second was delivered by Chase Jackson. She edged past two-time defending world champion Sarah Mitton with a throw on her fourth attempt.

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