World Indoors — Day 1
Day 1 of the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Toruń saw Jordan Anthony win the men’s 60m for the USA and Chase Jackson take top honors in the women’s shot put as the meet opened March 20–22 ( ). Full schedules and medal tables are being updated as the championship progresses, so athletes to watch are emerging fast (flotrack.org).
Jordan Anthony clocked a world‑leading 6.41 to win the men’s 60m in Toruń, a mark that moves him onto the indoor all‑time list near the top of the sport. (world-track.org) Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson finished second in a personal‑best 6.45 while Trayvon Bromell also recorded 6.45 for bronze, with Britain’s Jeremiah Azu just off the podium in 6.46 — the final separated by only hundredths. (watchathletics.com) The 21‑year‑old Anthony captured his first global title after a breakout transition to the professional ranks this season, a rise noted by international outlets covering his debut world‑championship performance. (nytimes.com) Chase Jackson won the women’s shot put with a fourth‑round best of 20.14 metres, completing her set of World Indoor medals by upgrading previous silvers and bronzes to gold in Toruń. (worldathletics.org) Jackson defeated defending champion Sarah Mitton, who took silver with 19.78m, while Sweden’s Axelina Johansson claimed bronze with a national record of 19.75m. (worldathletics.org) Team USA left Day 1 leading the early medal table after Anthony and Jackson’s victories, with the championships moving into a packed Day 2 schedule that includes key mid‑distance and sprint rounds slated for Saturday. (usatf.org)
