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World Indoor Championships – Day 2 Wrap: Duplantis Extends Reign, Ky Robinson and Jess Hull Claim Bronze

March 23, 2025

Day 2 of the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing delivered a packed schedule of finals and standout performances across multiple events. Records were challenged, titles defended, and Australia emerged with two significant podium finishes thanks to Ky Robinson and Jessica Hull.

Duplantis Hits 6.15m in Pole Vault Masterclass
Sweden’s Armand “Mondo” Duplantis secured his third consecutive World Indoor title, clearing 6.15m to once again demonstrate his dominance in the pole vault. The mark also represented the 100th time in his career that he’s cleared six metres. Greece’s Emmanouil Karalis took silver with a national record of 6.05m, and American Sam Kendricks claimed bronze at 5.90m.

Australia’s Robinson and Hull Clinch Bronze in 3000m
In the men’s 3000m, Jakob Ingebrigtsen (NOR) took gold with a commanding final lap (7:46.09), just ahead of Berihu Aregawi (ETH). Australia’s Ky Robinson surged past Sam Gilman (USA) in the closing meters to secure bronze in 7:47.09—his first global championship medal.

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Later in the women’s 3000m final, Ethiopia’s Freweyni Hailu outkicked the field to win gold in 8:37.21. American Shelby Houlihan finished strong for silver (8:38.26), just edging out Australia’s Jessica Hull, who earned bronze in 8:38.28 after staying with the lead pack throughout the tactical race.

Amber Anning Makes British History in 400m
Great Britain’s Amber Anning became the first British woman to win the 400m title at a World Indoor Championships, holding off a charging Alexis Holmes (USA) with a time of 50.60. Norway’s Henriette Jæger rounded out the podium in 50.92.

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In the men’s 400m, the United States swept the podium: Christopher Bailey claimed gold in 45.08, followed by Brian Faust and Jacory Patterson.

Grant Holloway Claims Third Straight 60m Hurdles Title
American hurdler Grant Holloway continued his undefeated streak in the indoor 60m hurdles, securing his third consecutive world indoor gold with a time of 7.42 seconds. France’s Wilhem Belocian (7.54) and China’s Junxi Liu (7.55) took silver and bronze respectively.

Cuba Dominates the Triple Jump
In the women’s triple jump, Cuba took both gold and silver. Leyanis Pérez Hernández opened with a huge 14.93m on her first attempt—enough to secure the world title. Compatriot Liadagmis Povea jumped 14.57m for silver, while Spain’s Ana Peleteiro-Compaoré finished third with 14.29m.

Kambundji Reclaims 60m Sprint Crown
Switzerland’s Mujinga Kambundji regained her women’s 60m title with a winning time of 7.04 seconds. Italy’s Zaynab Dosso earned silver in 7.06, and Luxembourg’s Patrizia Van Der Weken (7.07) completed the podium. The race featured seven women finishing under 7.15 seconds, underscoring the depth of the field.

Full results:

Women’s 60m Final