•  
World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

6. Faith Kipyegon (Kenya, athletics) Kipyegon won her third consecutive world title in the women's 1,500m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The 31-year-old also broke her own 1,500m world record with 3:48.68 at Wanda Diamond League meeting in Eugene. This file photo taken on Sept. 16, 2025 shows gold medalist Faith Kipyegon of Kenya celebrating after the women's 1500m final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. Photo by Ju Huanzong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

3. Ilia Malinin (United States, figure skating) Malinin defended his World Championships title and secured his third consecutive crown at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final. Notably, he became the first figure skater in history to land seven quadruple jumps in a single program at the Grand Prix Final, setting a new world record of 238.24 points in the men's free skating. This file photo taken on Dec. 6, 2025 shows Ilia Malinin of the United States greeting the spectators after the men's free skating at ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2025 in Nagoya, Japan. Photo by Yue Chenxing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
French driver Sebastien Ogier wins his ninth title in WCR - Saudi Arabia

French driver Sebastien Ogier wins his ninth title in WCR - Saudi Arabia

Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team's French driver Sebastien Ogier (top R) and French co-driver Vincent Landais (top L) celebrate on the podium during the last day of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Saudi Arabia in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, November 29, 2025. With this third-place finish in Saudi Arabia Sebastien Ogier won his ninth WRC world title, now equaling Sebastien Loeb's record. Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
French driver Sebastien Ogier wins his ninth title in WCR - Saudi Arabia

French driver Sebastien Ogier wins his ninth title in WCR - Saudi Arabia

Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team's French driver Sebastien Ogier (R) and French co-driver Vincent Landais celebrate during the last day of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Saudi Arabia in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, November 29, 2025. With this third-place finish in Saudi Arabia Sebastien Ogier won his ninth WRC world title, now equaling Sebastien Loeb's record. Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
French driver Sebastien Ogier wins his ninth title in WCR - Saudi Arabia

French driver Sebastien Ogier wins his ninth title in WCR - Saudi Arabia

Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team's French driver Sebastien Ogier (R) and French co-driver Vincent Landais celebrate during the last day of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Saudi Arabia in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, November 29, 2025. With this third-place finish in Saudi Arabia Sebastien Ogier won his ninth WRC world title, now equaling Sebastien Loeb's record. Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
French driver Sebastien Ogier wins his ninth title in WCR - Saudi Arabia

French driver Sebastien Ogier wins his ninth title in WCR - Saudi Arabia

Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team's French driver Sebastien Ogier (R) and French co-driver Vincent Landais celebrate during the last day of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Saudi Arabia in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, November 29, 2025. With this third-place finish in Saudi Arabia Sebastien Ogier won his ninth WRC world title, now equaling Sebastien Loeb's record. Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
French driver Sebastien Ogier wins his ninth title in WCR - Saudi Arabia

French driver Sebastien Ogier wins his ninth title in WCR - Saudi Arabia

Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team's French driver Sebastien Ogier and French co-driver Vincent Landais compete during the last day of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Saudi Arabia in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, November 29, 2025. With this third-place finish in Saudi Arabia Sebastien Ogier won his ninth WRC world title, now equaling Sebastien Loeb's record. Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
Boxing: Inoue vs. Nasukawa

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nasukawa

Takuma Inoue (L) of Japan and compatriot Tenshin Nasukawa trade punches in the third round of their WBC bantamweight world title bout at Toyota Arena Tokyo on Nov. 24, 2025.

  •  

Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 4

At least 140 people have died and 127 remain missing after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck the Philippines, with the central province of Cebu suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were left buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level in some areas. A state of calamity has been declared in Cebu to speed up emergency response as rescue operations continue.

  •  
Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Daiki Hashimoto of Japan competes on the horizontal bar en route to winning his third straight title in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Jakarta on Oct. 22, 2025.

  •  
Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Daiki Hashimoto of Japan acknowledges the crowd after winning his third straight men's individual all-around title at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Jakarta on Oct. 22, 2025.

  •  
Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Daiki Hashimoto of Japan competes on the vault en route to winning his third straight title in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Jakarta on Oct. 22, 2025.

  •  
Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Daiki Hashimoto of Japan competes in the floor exercise en route to winning his third straight title in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Jakarta on Oct. 22, 2025.

  •  
Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Daiki Hashimoto of Japan competes on the horizontal bar en route to winning his third straight title in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Jakarta on Oct. 22, 2025.

  •  
Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Daiki Hashimoto of Japan competes on the rings en route to winning his third straight title in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Jakarta on Oct. 22, 2025.

  •  
Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Daiki Hashimoto of Japan competes on the parallel bars en route to winning his third straight title in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Jakarta on Oct. 22, 2025.

  •  
Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Daiki Hashimoto of Japan acknowledges the crowd after winning his third straight men's individual all-around title at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Jakarta on Oct. 22, 2025.

  •  
Artistic Gymnastics: World Championships

Artistic Gymnastics: World Championships

Gold medalist Daiki Hashimoto (C) of Japan poses during the medal ceremony for the men's individual all-around at the artistic gymnastics world championships on Oct. 22, 2025, in Jakarta, alongside silver medalist Zhang Boheng (L) of China and bronze medalist Noe Seifert of Switzerland. Hashimoto won his third straight title.

  •  
Artistic Gymnastics: World Championships

Artistic Gymnastics: World Championships

Gold medalist Daiki Hashimoto (C) of Japan poses during the medal ceremony for the men's individual all-around at the artistic gymnastics world championships on Oct. 22, 2025, in Jakarta, alongside silver medalist Zhang Boheng (L) of China and bronze medalist Noe Seifert of Switzerland. Hashimoto won his third straight title.

  •  
Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Daiki Hashimoto (L) of Japan celebrates after winning his third straight men's individual all-around title at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Jakarta on Oct. 22, 2025.

  •  
Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Gold medalist Daiki Hashimoto of Japan poses during the medal ceremony for the men's individual all-around at the artistic gymnastics world championships on Oct. 22, 2025, in Jakarta. Hashimoto won his third straight title.

  •  
400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

France's swimmer Leon Marchand celebrates after winning gold medal in the final of the men's 400m individual medley swimming event during the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on August 3, 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyere/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

France's swimmer Leon Marchand competes in the final of the men's 400m individual medley swimming event during the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on August 3, 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyere/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

Gold medallist France's swimmer Leon Marchand (C), silver medallist Japan's swimmer Tomoyuki Matsushita (L) and bronze medallist Neutral Athlete swimmer Ilia Borodin (R) pose on the podium of the men's 400m individual medley swimming event during the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on August 3, 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyere/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

France's swimmer Leon Marchand reacts after winning the final of the men's 400m individual medley swimming event during the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on August 3, 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyere/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

France's swimmer Leon Marchand reacts after winning the final of the men's 400m individual medley swimming event during the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on August 3, 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyere/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

France's swimmer Leon Marchand reacts after winning the final of the men's 400m individual medley swimming event during the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on August 3, 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyere/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

France's swimmer Leon Marchand celebrates after winning gold medal in the final of the men's 400m individual medley swimming event during the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on August 3, 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyere/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

France's swimmer Leon Marchand reacts after winning the final of the men's 400m individual medley swimming event during the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on August 3, 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyere/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

France's swimmer Leon Marchand reacts after winning the final of the men's 400m individual medley swimming event during the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on August 3, 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyere/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

France's swimmer Leon Marchand celebrates after winning gold medal in the final of the men's 400m individual medley swimming event during the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on August 3, 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyere/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

France's swimmer Leon Marchand celebrates after winning gold medal in the final of the men's 400m individual medley swimming event during the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on August 3, 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyere/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

France's swimmer Leon Marchand competes in the final of the men's 400m individual medley swimming event during the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on August 3, 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyere/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

France's swimmer Leon Marchand celebrates after winning gold medal in the final of the men's 400m individual medley swimming event during the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on August 3, 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyere/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

France's swimmer Leon Marchand celebrates after winning gold medal in the final of the men's 400m individual medley swimming event during the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on August 3, 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyere/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

France's swimmer Leon Marchand competes in the final of the men's 400m individual medley swimming event during the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on August 3, 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyere/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

France's swimmer Leon Marchand celebrates after winning gold medal in the final of the men's 400m individual medley swimming event during the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on August 3, 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyere/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

France's swimmer Leon Marchand celebrates after winning gold medal in the final of the men's 400m individual medley swimming event during the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on August 3, 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyere/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

France's swimmer Leon Marchand celebrates after winning gold medal in the final of the men's 400m individual medley swimming event during the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on August 3, 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyere/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

France's swimmer Leon Marchand celebrates after winning gold medal in the final of the men's 400m individual medley swimming event during the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on August 3, 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyere/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

France's swimmer Leon Marchand celebrates after winning gold medal in the final of the men's 400m individual medley swimming event during the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on August 3, 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyere/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

France's swimmer Leon Marchand celebrates after winning gold medal in the final of the men's 400m individual medley swimming event during the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on August 3, 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyere/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

France's swimmer Leon Marchand reacts after winning the final of the men's 400m individual medley swimming event during the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on August 3, 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyere/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

France's swimmer Leon Marchand celebrates after winning gold medal in the final of the men's 400m individual medley swimming event during the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on August 3, 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyere/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

France's swimmer Leon Marchand reacts after winning the final of the men's 400m individual medley swimming event during the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on August 3, 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyere/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

France's swimmer Leon Marchand competes in the final of the men's 400m individual medley swimming event during the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on August 3, 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyere/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

France's swimmer Leon Marchand reacts after winning the final of the men's 400m individual medley swimming event during the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on August 3, 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyere/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

France's swimmer Leon Marchand celebrates after winning gold medal in the final of the men's 400m individual medley swimming event during the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on August 3, 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyere/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

France's swimmer Leon Marchand celebrates after winning gold medal in the final of the men's 400m individual medley swimming event during the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on August 3, 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyere/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

400m Individual Medley - Leon Marchand Claims Third World Title - Singapore

France's swimmer Leon Marchand celebrates after winning gold medal in the final of the men's 400m individual medley swimming event during the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on August 3, 2025. Photo by Antoine Lapeyere/ABACAPRESS.COM

  • Main
  • Top
  • Editorial
  • Creative
  • About Us
  • About ILG
  • Terms of use
  • Company
  • BEHIND
  • Price List
  • Single Plan
  • Monthly Plan
  • Services
  • Shooting
  • Rights Clearance
  • Support
  • FAQ
  • How To Buy
  • Contact Us
  • Become a Partner

© KYODO NEWS IMAGES INC

All Rights Reserved.

  • Editorial
  • Olympics
  • News
  • Sports
  • Japan
  • Tech
  • Royal
  • Disaster
  • NorthKorea
  • Old Japan
  • SNS
  • Creative
  • Food
  • Japan
  • Landscape
  • Animal
  • Popular
  • #Ukraine
  • #Thailand
  • #coronavirus
  • #N. Korea
  • #China
  • #Russia
  • #Ukraine
  • #Thailand
  • #coronavirus
  • #N. Korea
  • #China
  • #Russia
  • Food
  • Japan
  • Landscape
  • Animal
  • Olympics
  • News
  • Sports
  • Japan
  • Tech
  • Royal
  • Disaster
  • NorthKorea
  • Old Japan
  • SNS