World Under-20 Champs offers a glimpse into the future

The World Under-20 Athletics Championships will be held at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon from August 5-9, marking the venue's return to the event 12 years after hosting in 2014, when Dina Asher-Smith won the 100m and Joshua Cheptegei won the 10,000m. The 2025 edition features several emerging talents, though some notable names are absent due to injury, including New Zealand middle-distance runner Sam Ruthe, who is recovering from a stress fracture. Australia's Gout Gout is also among those unable to compete in what is anticipated to be a showcase for the next generation of athletics stars.