Mens 35Km Race Walk Final

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Sat 13th September 2025 8:00am Local
Fri 12th September 2025 11:00pm UTC

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League
World Athletics Championships

Season
2025

Round
200

Status
FT

Location
Japan National Stadium

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Description

The 35 km walk opened the World Athletics Championships distance events in Tokyo, with tough heat and humidity a major factor. Canada’s Evan Dunfee entered as a leading contender after a strong season and a world record earlier in the year. Brazil’s Caio Bonfim, Japan’s Hayato Katsuki, and several Chinese and European athletes were also tipped to fight for medals. Smart pacing and stamina over the final kilometres were expected to be decisive.

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Result List

01			Evan Dunfee	Canada Athletics	2:28:22
02			Caio Bonfim	Brazil Athletics	2:28:55

Result Description

Evan Dunfee captured gold in 2:28:22, timing his move perfectly in the last eight kilometres and holding firm despite tiring late. Caio Bonfim earned silver in 2:28:55, and Japan’s Hayato Katsuki delighted the home crowd with bronze in 2:29:16. Zhou Yingcheng of China and Aurélien Quinion of France rounded out the top five. The early start helped a little with the conditions, but the heat still made it a test of resilience, with Dunfee’s composure proving the difference.

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