Day: July 19, 2025

In the world of track and field, few events have more global appeal or prestige than the World Athletics Championship. Organised by the sport’s world governing body, World Athletics (formerly known as the International Association of Athletics Federations), it is the highest level of senior outdoor competition for track and field, marathon running and race walking athletes.

Held every two years, the World Athletics Championship is a true test of the finest athletes’ physical prowess and mental strength. The event features 12 track and eight field events for both men and women, plus a mixed 4x400m relay. Middle and long distances – including the 800m, 1500m, 5,000m and 10,000m – test runners’ ability to maintain a consistent pace over several laps of the stadium circuit, while sprinting events – including the 100m and 110m hurdles – demand speed and agility. Jumps – the high jump, long jump and triple jump – demonstrate an extraordinary ability to propel themselves through the air, while a marathon and 20km and 35km race walks are classic tests of endurance.

Great Britain’s Katarina Johnson-Thompson was one of the many stars to shine at the last World Athletics Championship in Budapest, securing a second title in the heptathlon despite suffering injury in recent years. Other gold medallists included Sweden’s Mondo Duplantis, who won pole vault for the first time at a World Championship with a clearance of 6.21 metres. The finals took place at the National Athletics Centre in Budapest from 19 to 27 August, with 404,088 fans filling the arena over the course of nine days creating an electric atmosphere and helping produce some spellbinding performances.

The Masters leaderboard keeps track of players’ rankings throughout the tournament. As players score birdies, eagles or unfortunate double-bogeys, their rankings fluctuate. These shifts add excitement and tension to the tournament. The Masters is one of the few golf events where spectators can watch these changes in real-time, thanks to live updates provided by broadcasters and online platforms.

The 2025 Masters had a few twists and turns as the second round of play came to a close. Rory McIlroy lost his place atop the leaderboard after two horrendous holes on the back nine, while the defending champion struggled to maintain his form.

Bryson DeChambeau remains tied for the lead with Rory McIlroy after a superb second round. He’s joined by Corey Conners and Patrick Reed, with Ludvig Aberg lurking in the group.

McIlroy hit his first shot of the day into a water hazard on No. 14, which cost him a shot at the par-5 15th. His second shot at No. 16 was even worse, as it ran out of bounds and into the patrons. The two dropped him to 3-under, five shots off the pace.

The Masters tournament is a major, and the top 50 players plus ties will make the cut for the final rounds of play. This year, the cut line landed at 2 over, which is the lowest in the history of the Masters. The winner of the Masters will take home a record $21 million in prize money, which is up $1 million from last year.