Anthony Storms to 60m World Championships Gold in Torun

The World Athletics Indoor Championships in Toruń opened with a spectacular first day of world-class performances, highlighted by Jordan Anthony’s electrifying 6.41 victory in the men’s 60 metres. From global stars delivering under pressure to emerging talents making their mark, the opening session produced world leads, national records, and dramatic battles across the track and field, setting the stage for an unforgettable championship weekend.

Men’s 60 metres final

US indoor champion Jordan Anthony powered to the world indoor title in the men’s 60 metres, clocking a world-leading 6.41 on day one of the World Athletics Indoor Championships at the Kujawsko-Pomorska Arena in Toruń.

Olympic and world silver medallist Kishane Thompson finished second in 6.45, adding another runner-up finish to his growing global medal collection after second places at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and the Tokyo 2025 World Championships. Trayvon Bromell placed third in 6.45, just one thousandth of a second behind Thompson.

Jordan Anthony: "Winning the gold feels great but, to be honest, I feel more excited for the fans than for myself. I am happy to sign autographs and just hang out with them. Before the semifinal, I spoke to Trayvon Bromell’s coach and said Trayvon would set the pace and I would follow him. When I saw 6.42, I knew I had to go faster. The final was a great race, but I still have a lot left in the tank. Most importantly, I made my debut count and I am bringing the gold back to the USA. This proves I picked the right sport."

Men's 60m Final Results

Men’s 60 metres semifinals

Bromell stormed to victory in the second semifinal in a world lead of 6.41, ahead of Thompson (6.47) and Puerto Rico’s Eloy Benítez (6.57).

Anthony won the third semifinal in 6.43, equalling his PB and recording the second-fastest time in the world this year. Great Britain’s Jeremiah Azu improved to 6.45.

World 200m bronze medallist Bryan Levell took the first semifinal in 6.53, edging Belgian record holder Simon Verherstraeten (6.56).

Men’s 60 metres heats

Bromell set the fastest time of the opening round with 6.52. Belgium’s Ruben Verherstraeten ran 6.53, just one hundredth shy of his national record.

Levell won heat three in 6.53, while Anthony cruised through heat four in 6.54. Thompson controlled heat five in 6.56, and Azu topped heat six in 6.55.

Women’s high jump

World record holder Yaroslava Mahuchikh reclaimed the world indoor title with a winning clearance of 2.01m, securing her fourth global title after Belgrade 2022, Budapest 2023, and Paris 2024.

Mahuchikh was flawless through 1.99m alongside Nicola Olyslagers, Angelina Topic, and Yuliia Levchenko. She then cleared 2.01m on her first attempt to take control of the competition.

Olyslagers, Topic, and Levchenko all failed at 2.01m and shared the silver medal.

Yaroslava Mahuchikh: "Before Toruń, I had already collected a full set of world indoor medals, but I realised how hungry I still am for gold. This arena means a lot to me. The support from the crowd, especially from Ukrainians living here, gave me incredible energy."

Nicola Olyslagers:
"The competition was amazing. Four of us clearing 1.99m first time is rare. Even on a day when I didn’t feel perfect, I found a way. Sharing this medal makes it even more special."

Poland’s Maria Zodzik placed fifth with 1.93m on countback.

Men’s triple jump

Italy’s Andy Díaz Hernández won gold with a world-leading 17.47m, securing his second world indoor title.

Jamaica’s Jordan Scott took silver with a PB of 17.33m, while Algeria’s Yasser Triki claimed bronze with 17.30m.

Díaz Hernández set the tone early with 17.47m in the first round and remained untouchable. Scott delivered remarkable consistency with four jumps over 17 metres.

Andy Díaz Hernández:
"I wanted to win, but I wasn’t sure because of my injury earlier this season. I only decided to compete after my national championships. This victory means a lot."

Women’s shot put

Two-time world outdoor champion Chase Jackson claimed her first world indoor gold with 20.14m, completing her collection of global titles.

Canada’s Sarah Mitton took silver with 19.78m, while Sweden’s Axelina Johansson secured bronze with a national indoor record of 19.75m, just one week after winning the NCAA title.

Chase Jackson:
"I came here to complete my medal set, and I did it. I adjusted my technique for indoors, and everything worked perfectly."

Men’s heptathlon (Day 1)

Switzerland’s Simon Ehammer leads overnight with 3698 points, ahead of Kyle Garland (3660) and Heath Baldwin (3510).

Ehammer opened with a PB of 6.69 in the 60m and followed with an impressive 8.15m in the long jump, just one centimetre shy of the championship record.

Garland responded strongly in the high jump with 2.14m, keeping the competition tight heading into day two.

Simon Ehammer:
"It was a great start with a PB in the 60m. I feel like there is more to come. The European record is still the goal, and I am in the perfect position."

Women’s 400 metres

World U20 champion Lurdes Gloria Manuel led the first round with 51.08 before improving to 50.96 in the semifinals.

European indoor champion Lieke Klaver advanced comfortably, while Henriette Jæger clocked a standout 50.95 to win her semifinal.

Men’s 400 metres

Canada’s Christopher Morales Williams set the fastest semifinal time with 45.35, ahead of Brian Oyari Nienga and Jereem Richards.

Hungary’s Attila Molnár and USA’s Khaleb McRae also progressed with strong performances.

Women’s 800 metres heats

Italy’s Eloisa Coiro set the fastest time of the round with 1:59.87, just ahead of Switzerland’s Audrey Werro (1:59.91).

World indoor record holder Keely Hodgkinson advanced comfortably, while Norway’s Pernille Karlsen Antonsen set a national record of 2:00.77.

Men’s 800 metres heats

Belgium’s Elliot Crestan led the qualifiers with 1:45.51, followed closely by Spain’s Mohamed Attaoui.

Kenya’s Noah Kibet (1:45.84) and Australia’s Peter Bol (1:45.87) also impressed in a fast opening round.

Women’s 1500 metres heats

France’s Agathe Guillemot edged a tight first heat in 4:16.25, ahead of Nikki Hiltz and Ludovica Cavalli.

Ethiopia’s Birke Haylom set the fastest time of the round with 4:10.66.

Men’s 1500 metres heats

Spain’s Mariano García recorded the fastest time of the heats with 3:38.19.

Italy’s Federico Riva and Sweden’s Samuel Philström also secured heat victories in a tactical opening round.

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