Germany’s Joshua Abuaku prepares to compete in the men’s 400 meters hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Monday, Sept. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
The hair of United States’ Melissa Jefferson-Wooden as she competes in the women’s 100 meters semifinal heat at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Tattoos are seen on the legs of Jamaica’s Ashanti Moore during women’s 200 meters semifinal at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Britain’s Victoria Ohuruogu adjusts her footwear as she prepares to compete in the women’s 400 meters heat at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
United States’ Katie Moon gets ready to compete in the women’s pole vault final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Photos showcase individuality alongside performance at the world athletics championships in Tokyo
TOKYO (AP) — Amid the power and speed of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, it’s the details that tell another story. Tattoos, colorful nails, bold jewelry, and unique hairstyles showcase individuality alongside performance. And chalked hands, sweat-drenched brows and bare feet splashing through the steeplechase pit reveal the smaller moments behind world-class competition.
Germany’s Joshua Abuaku prepares to compete in the men’s 400 meters hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Monday, Sept. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
TOKYO (AP) — Amid the power and speed of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, it’s the details that tell another story. Tattoos, colorful nails, bold jewelry, and unique hairstyles showcase individuality alongside performance. And chalked hands, sweat-drenched brows and bare feet splashing through the steeplechase pit reveal the smaller moments behind world-class competition.
This photo gallery, curated by AP photo editors, features details from the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo heading into the final weekend of competition.
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