Citius Mag Podcast

Join Chris Chavez, Eric Jenkins, Anderson Emerole, and Mitch Dyer as they recap all the highlights from Day 8 at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo.Here’s a full summary of day eight at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25, covering all key results and storylines:Distance Doubles: Chebet & Perez Repeat Gold Feats- Beatrice Chebet (KEN) – 5000m Champion- Added to her 10,000m gold, replicating her Olympic double from Paris 2024. Outsprinted teammate Faith Kipyegon in the final lap of a tactical race.800m: Wanyonyi Breaks Championship Record- Emmanuel Wanyonyi (KEN) – 800m Gold- Won in 1:41.86, a new championship record and world lead.- Historic depth: All top 8 broke 1:43 – never done before.Heptathlon: Anna Hall Ends 32-Year Drought for USA- Anna Hall (USA) – Heptathlon Champion- First US woman to win this title since 1993.- Dominated from event two; ended with 6888 pointsRelay Heats: Drama & National RecordsMen's 4x400m:- Botswana leads with 2:57.68.- USA and Kenya to re-run due to interf