World Athletics Championships 2025 200 2025-09-13 2025-09-13 https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/thumb/vgpgvk1757528538.jpg The USA came in as defending champions and clear favourites thanks to their strength in the 400 m and 4×400 m events. The Netherlands, with Femke Bol often anchoring, and Belgium were tipped as main rivals. Smooth baton changes, leg order between men and women, and strong final laps were expected to decide the medals. 2343586