TOKYO: The World Athletics Championships concluded with a spectacular showcase of American dominance, as stars Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Noah Lyles, and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone signed off in stunning fashion, clinching multiple gold medals under rainy skies. Jefferson-Wooden emerged as the standout performer, securing the women’s sprint double before anchoring the U.S. to a memorable 4x100m relay triumph. Noah Lyles and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone too delivered emphatic performances, each adding relay golds to their individual titles — Lyles in the 200m and McLaughlin-Levrone in the 400m. Among the highlights was Botswana’s historic 4x400m relay victory, marking the first time an African nation claimed gold in that event. A breathtaking final leg from Busang Collen Kebinatshipi stunned the American favourites and secured a proud moment for African athletics.