Some big records are on the line as the 2025 World Athletics Championships become the focus for the next 9 days. Noah Lyles is going for his fourth World Championships gold in the 200m sprint. Ethiopia’s Tigist Assefa will be relishing her marathon duel with Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir as the former aims to claim the gold she missed out on in the Paris Olympics.

It’s gearing up to be another exciting World Championships. But how have the athletes been selected for this biennial event? There are numerous systems in place to ensure its competitiveness, while showcasing the best athletes of the season. So, let’s take a look at the qualification standards that decided selection for the 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Championships.

How do athletes qualify for the World Athletics Championships 2025?

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