An AP photo gallery from the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo

Friday 19 September 2025 04:00 EDT

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Amid the power and speed of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, it’s the details that tell another story. Tattoos, colorful nails, bold jewelry, and unique hairstyles showcase individuality alongside performance. And chalked hands, sweat-drenched brows and bare feet splashing through the steeplechase pit reveal the smaller moments behind world-class competition.

This photo gallery, curated by AP photo editors, features details from the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo heading into the final weekend of competition.

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An AP photo gallery from the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo

An AP photo gallery from the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo

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