Highlights of 2026 World U20 Athletics Championships

Gold medalist Su Yixin of China celebrates after the awarding ceremony of the women's discus throw at the 2026 World U20 Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, the United States, Aug. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Su Yixin of China competes during the women's discus throw final at the 2026 World U20 Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, the United States, Aug. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Su Yixin of China celebrates after the women's discus throw final at the 2026 World U20 Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, the United States, Aug. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Ma Chenyi of China celebrates after the women's discus throw final at the 2026 World U20 Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, the United States, Aug. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Su Yixin of China competes during the women's discus throw final at the 2026 World U20 Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, the United States, Aug. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Gold medalist Su Yixin of China poses for photos after the awarding ceremony of the women's discus throw at the 2026 World U20 Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, the United States, Aug. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Gold medalist Su Yixin of China celebrates after the awarding ceremony of the women's discus throw at the 2026 World U20 Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, the United States, Aug. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Gold medalist Mia Maxwell (C) of the United States, silver medalist Shanoya Mikalia Douglas (L) of Jamaica and bronze medalist Kelly Ann Maevane Doualla Edimo of Italy pose for photos after the women's 100m final at the 2026 World U20 Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, the United States, Aug. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Gold medalist Jessica Oji (C) of Nigeria, silver medalist Belsy Jenniffer Quinonez (L) of Ecuador and bronze medalist Emily Scherf of Germany pose for photos after the women's shot put final at the 2026 World U20 Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, the United States, Aug. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Gold medalist Tate Taylor (C) of the United States, silver medalist Gary Card (L) of Jamaica and bronze medalist Marko Ferreira of South Africa pose for photos after the men's 100m final at the 2026 World U20 Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, the United States, Aug. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Jessica Oji of Nigeria competes during the women's shot put final at the 2026 World U20 Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, the United States, Aug. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Mia Maxwell (4th R) of the United States crosses the finishing line during the women's 100m final at the 2026 World U20 Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, the United States, Aug. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Zeng Liang of China competes during the men's pole vault qualification at the 2026 World U20 Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, the United States, Aug. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Isaiah Whitaker (L) of the United States competes during the men's pole vault qualification at the 2026 World U20 Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, the United States, Aug. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Djelika Diarra of France competes during the women's long jump final at the 2026 World U20 Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, the United States, Aug. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Jaxon Jerabek of the United States competes during the men's pole vault qualification at the 2026 World U20 Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, the United States, Aug. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Djelika Diarra of France competes during the women's long jump final at the 2026 World U20 Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, the United States, Aug. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Mia Maxwell of the United States celebrates after the women's 100m final at the 2026 World U20 Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, the United States, Aug. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Tate Taylor (C) of the United States crosses the finishing line during the men's 100m final at the 2026 World U20 Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, the United States, Aug. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)