World Athletics Championships 2025 Timetable: Day 6, September 18, Full Schedule

The World Athletics Championships in Tokyo have delivered five days of non-stop action, captivating audiences with a series of stunning upsets, record-breaking performances, and emotional victories.

As the competition heads into Day 6 on Thursday, September 18, the stage is set for a series of high-stakes finals and semi-finals, with some of the biggest names in the sport ready to battle for glory.

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The first half of the championships has been nothing short of spectacular, with new champions being crowned across the track and field.

The first day set the tone with Beatrice Chebet powering to a masterful victory in the women's 10,000m, delivering Kenya’s first gold.

On the roads, Evan Dunfee of Canada and María Pérez of Spain secured the first gold medals in the gruelling 35km race walk.

The second day was all about the sprints. Jamaica's Oblique Seville announced his arrival as a new force in the men's 100m, taking a decisive gold.

The women's 100m saw a changing of the guard, with Melissa Jefferson-Wooden of the USA winning gold with a new championship record.

The marathons also delivered thrilling finishes, with Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir and Tanzania's Alphonce Simbu both winning in dramatic style.

The third day was also one of the books, with one of the biggest shocks being witnessed in the men's 3000m steeplechase.

New Zealand's Geordie Beamish outleaned Moroccan legend Soufiane El Bakkali for a historic gold. In the field, Mondo Duplantis of Sweden once again confirmed his dominance in the men's pole vault with a world record.

The fourth day witnessed a Kenyan masterclass as Faith Kipyegon showcased her enduring class, destroying the field to claim a remarkable fourth world title in the women's 1500m.

Elsewhere, the men's high jump and 110m hurdles finals crowned new champions in Hamish Kerr of New Zealand and Cordell Tinch of the USA.

The fifth day continued the trend of thrilling finishes as Kenya's Faith Cherotich, 21, secured a huge victory in the women's 3000m steeplechase, adding another gold to the nation's tally.

In the men's 1500m, Portugal's Isaac Nader timed his race to perfection to take a surprise win, while in the field, USA's Katie Moon secured her third straight world title in the women's pole vault.

Day 6 is an evening-only session, but it is packed with some of the most highly anticipated finals of the championships.

1:05 PM: Women's 5000m Heats

1:15 PM: Women's High Jump Qualification

1:23 PM: Men's Javelin Throw Final

1:55 PM: Women's 800m Heats

2:55 PM: Women's Triple Jump Final

3:02 PM: Men's 200m Semi-Final

3:24 PM: Women's 200m Semi-Final

3:45 PM: Men's 800m Semi-Final

4:10 PM: Men's 400m Final

4:24 PM: Women's 400m Final

The men's Javelin final is arguably the most anticipated field final of the championships. The battle will be between Neeraj Chopra, the defending world champion and one of the sport's biggest stars, Arshad Nadeem, the Olympic champion, and Julian Weber, the world leader. Julius Yego will also be in the mix, looking to roll back the years and add another medal to his legendary career.

The final of the men’s and women’s 400m race promises fireworks. The semi-finals saw blistering times, and the stage is set for a thrilling showdown.

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, the Olympic and world record holder in the 400m hurdles, will be competing in the flat 400m and is a massive favourite for the women's title. Marileidy Paulino, the Olympic champion, is a formidable opponent for McLaughlin-Levrone and will not give an inch.

The men’s 800m heats saw all the big names qualify, setting up a thrilling semi-final. Emmanuel Wanyonyi, the world leader, is a top favourite to take the title. Marco Arop, the defending champion, is also in the mix. Donavan Brazier (USA) and Max Burgin will also be in the mix.