Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Gold medalist Alphonce Felix Simbu (C) of Tanzania poses on the podium during the medal ceremony for the men's marathon at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2025, alongside silver medalist Amanal Petros (L) of Germany and bronze medalist Iliass Aouani of Italy.

2025 World Athletics Championships - Day 2 - Tokyo

2025 World Athletics Championships - Day 2 - Tokyo

(250915) -- TOKYO, September 15, 2025 Photo by Xinhua) -- Alphonce Felix Simbu of Tanzania (2nd bottom) and Amanal Petros of Germany (2nd top) cross the finish line during the men's marathon final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, September 15, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai/ABACAPRESS.COM

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Alphonce Felix Simbu (L) of Tanzania and Amanal Petros of Germany approach the finish line in the men's marathon at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2025.

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Alphonce Felix Simbu (L) of Tanzania, followed by Amanal Petros of Germany, crosses the finish line to win the men's marathon at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2025.

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Alphonce Felix Simbu (L) of Tanzania, followed by Amanal Petros of Germany, crosses the finish line to win the men's marathon at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2025.

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Alphonce Felix Simbu (L) of Tanzania, followed by Amanal Petros of Germany, crosses the finish line to win the men's marathon at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2025.

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Alphonce Felix Simbu (L) of Tanzania, followed by Amanal Petros of Germany, crosses the finish line to win the men's marathon at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2025.

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Alphonce Felix Simbu (L) of Tanzania, followed by Amanal Petros of Germany, crosses the finish line to win the men's marathon at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2025.

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Alphonce Felix Simbu (L) of Tanzania, followed by Amanal Petros of Germany, crosses the finish line to win the men's marathon at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2025.

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Alphonce Felix Simbu (L) of Tanzania, followed by Amanal Petros of Germany, crosses the finish line to win the men's marathon at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2025.

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Alphonce Felix Simbu (bottom) of Tanzania, followed by Amanal Petros of Germany, crosses the finish line to win the men's marathon at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2025.

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

(from L) Amanal Petros of Germany, Alphonce Felix Simbu of Tanzania and Iliass Aouani of Italy compete in the men's marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2025.

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

(from L) Alphonce Felix Simbu of Tanzania, Amanal Petros of Germany and Iliass Aouani of Italy compete in the men's marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2025.

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

(from L) Alphonce Felix Simbu of Tanzania, Amanal Petros of Germany and Iliass Aouani of Italy compete in the men's marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2025.