1. Prefontaine Classic (Eugene, Oregon – July 5, 2025)

Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet shattered the women’s 5000m world record, clocking 13:58.06 to become the first woman in history to break the 14-minute barrier. Her performance surpassed the previous world record of 14:00.21 set by Gudaf Tsegay, in a thrilling finale at the Nike Prefontaine Classic, a premier Diamond League event.

Fellow Kenyan superstar Faith Kipyegon also set a new world record in the 1500m, further cementing her dominance in middle-distance racing.

These landmark achievements highlighted Kenya’s continued supremacy in long and middle-distance events on the global stage.

2. Morton Games (Dublin, Ireland – July 11, 2025)

This event, part of the World Athletics Continental Tour – Bronze, was held in Dublin on July 11. It served as a key tune-up for international athletes preparing for major competitions such as the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Tokyo 2025.

3. Monaco Diamond League – Herculis (July 11, 2025)

Femke Bol of the Netherlands continued her undefeated streak in the women’s 400m hurdles, notching her 28th consecutive Diamond League victory with a world-leading time of 51.95 seconds.

The event also featured a highly anticipated clash in the men’s 200m between Letsile Tebogo (Botswana, Olympic champion) and Noah Lyles (USA, World Champion). It was their first meeting since the Olympic final, with Lyles aiming to maintain his nine-race winning streak in the Diamond League.

4. Indian Open Para Athletics Championship (Bengaluru – July 11–12, 2025)

Held in Bengaluru, this event played a critical role in selecting India’s team for the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships to be held later this year in New Delhi. It served as a major platform for showcasing India’s rising presence and competitiveness in para athletics.

5. Pacific Mini Games (Koror – July 4, 2025)

Iorana Taufafo Tafili achieved a personal best in the women’s hammer throw (4kg) with a mark of 54.13 meters, winning first place. The regional event spotlighted emerging athletic talent from the Pacific region.

6. Other Events and Results

In New Zealand, Maddison-Lee Wesche came close to the 20-meter mark in shot put during the Prefontaine Classic, solidifying her reputation as one of the world’s top throwers.

At the July 6 marathon, several New Zealand runners posted personal bests, including Christopher Dryden (2:17:33), who won the Oceania Championship, and Julian Oakley (2:27:48).

William Little secured his third consecutive win in the 9km senior men’s race in New Zealand, clocking 29:00, while Claire Hammett triumphed in the women’s 5km, finishing in 19:11.

7. General Context

July 2025 is proving to be an intense and pivotal month in the world of track and field, with top-tier events like the Prefontaine Classic and Monaco Diamond League setting the stage for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo later this year.

World records by Chebet and Kipyegon in Eugene have reaffirmed Kenya’s global dominance in distance running. Meanwhile, the Indian Open Para Athletics Championship highlighted India’s growing stature in para-sport.

Events such as the Morton Games and Pacific Mini Games demonstrated the global diversity of the sport, while elite athletes like Femke Bol and Noah Lyles continued to build their legacies. Rising stars like Letsile Tebogo added further anticipation to the calendar with thrilling head-to-head matchups.