BBC Sport will deliver live coverage of the World Athletics Championships 2025 across TV, radio and online – plus the powerful stories behind the action, the athletes, and the moments that matter.

The GOAT of athletics arrived in Tokyo on Thursday and it was not long before conversation turned to a certain Gout. That is Gout Gout, the Australian 17-year-old sprinter whose speed, style and times – he has run a wind-assisted 200 metres in 19.

After a longer than usual leadup, the 2025 World Athletics Championships is set to begin this weekend. From September 13 through September 21, the global meet will bring the best track and field athletes together for the ultimate showdown in Tokyo.

GB's podium prospects also include British 5,000m record holder George Mills, the experienced Laura Muir (women's 1500m) and rising star Charlie Dobson (men's 400m), as well as their five relay teams. GB finished seventh in the medal table in 2023, winning two gold medals, three silver and five bronze.

In a struggling sport, big brands are increasingly investing their money in streamers and influencers rather than star athletes – Alan Smith looks at how they must adapt to the new reality or lose out

The sparkling Harrison Family Olympic Sports Center opens another chapter in continued Virginia Athletics success.

More than 2,200 elite track and field athletes are descending on Tokyo for the upcoming world championships, but Cooper Lutkenhaus might be the only one packing homework.

Science reveals other advantages. Gregory Myer, director of the Emory Sports Performance And Research Center, has studied neuromuscular training and biomechanics. When an athlete samples multiple sports at a young age, it’s not just about utilizing and building a diverse set of muscles. There is also a cognitive benefit.

Ohio University’s dual MBA/MSA sports administration program is regularly named among the world’s best, with eight previous number one rankings bestowed by the international sports business intelligence service SportBusiness.