World Athletics has reshaped its accolades, honoring six outstanding athletes as the World Athletes of 2023 across track, field, and out-of-stadium categories. Armand Duplantis, Sweden's pole vaulting sensation, secured the men's field athlete title, breaking records and retaining his world championship in Budapest.
Venezuela's Yulimar Rojas claimed the women's field athlete honor, dominating the triple jump with her fourth consecutive world title and third Diamond League trophy. Kenya's Faith Kipyegon, setting three world records and earning two golds in Budapest, and American sprinter Noah Lyles, securing three golds, earned recognition as track athletes.
Kelvin Kiptum and Tigist Assefa were lauded for their out-of-stadium feats. Assefa triumphed at the Berlin Marathon, setting a new world record, while Kiptum shattered the marathon record in Chicago, clocking under two hours and one minute, and also triumphed in the London Marathon. This acknowledgment marks World Athletics' innovative shift, celebrating diverse athletic achievements.
Key Points:
1. World Athletics awarded six athletes for 2023 across track, field, and out-of-stadium events.
2. Armand Duplantis (Sweden) secured the men's field athlete honor, setting pole vault records and winning the world title.
3. Yulimar Rojas (Venezuela) earned the women's field athlete title, clinching her fourth world title and third Diamond League trophy in triple jump.
4. Faith Kipyegon (Kenya) set world records and won two gold medals, becoming the women's track athlete.
5. Noah Lyles (USA) claimed the men's track athlete award with victories in three events at the Budapest Worlds.
6. Kelvin Kiptum (Kenya) broke the marathon record, finishing in under 2:01 hours at the Chicago Marathon.
7. Tigist Assefa (Ethiopia) set a world record in the Berlin Marathon with a time of 2:11:53.
8. Kiptum also won the London Marathon and now holds three of the seven fastest marathon times.
9. Assefa's feat and Kiptum's record-breaking runs garnered them recognition as out-of-stadium athletes.
10. These athletes stood out in their respective categories, setting records and dominating their events in the 2023 athletics season.
(With Agency Inputs)
