Former Colombian sprinter Ximena Restrepo has told AFP in an interview that she intends to stand to succeed Sebastian Coe and become the first woman to lead World Athletics.

Colombia's Restrepo aims to make history as World Athletics head

Day 6 marks the halfway point of the World Athletics Championships. So far, 24 titles have been decided, and 25 more remain up for grabs.

WORLD ATHLETICS CHAMPS, DAY 6: Athletes to watch

South African record holder, Tshepo Tshite, finished ninth in a closely contested men's 1 500m final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, on Wednesday.

SA WRAP: Tshite takes ninth, Van Niekerk and Dambile progress

Rai Benjamin said on Wednesday he was ready for another "historic" tussle with great rivals Karsten Warholm and Alison dos Santos after all three cruised into the world championships final.

Benjamin sets up 'historic' hurdles showdown with Warholm and Dos Santos

Portugal's Isaac Nader was a shock winner of the world 1 500 metres title when he thrillingly out-dipped Briton Jake Wightman on the line after defending champion and race favourite Josh Kerr suffered an injury mid-race on Wednesday.

Portugal's Nader claims shock world gold in men's 1 500 metres

Wayde van Niekerk said Wednesday he was grateful just to be competing at the World Athletics Championships after serious injury derailed his career.

Van Niekerk enjoys second wind in Tokyo after injury nightmare

Faith Cherotich overhauled reigning champion Winfred Yavi on the last lap to win women's      3 000m steeplechase gold at the world championships on Wednesday.

Cherotich overhauls Yavi to take steeplechase gold

Mattia Furlani underlined his status as the coming man in long jump when he won the world title with a personal best leap of 8.39 metres on Wednesday, as big favourite Miltiadis Tentoglou failed to make it to the second round of jumps.

Italy's Furlani leaps to world long jump gold

Faith Kipyegon claims her third world title in a row in women's 1 500m.

Always have Faith

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden obliterates the field in the women's 100m final

Oblique Seville is the World 100m champion!

They've got history! USA and Jamaica set for more epic sprint battles.

No context moments from World Championships warm-ups

One last dance for 38-year-old Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce at World Athletics Champs in Tokyo.

One last dance for 38-year-old Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce?

Coleman beats South African trio

The World Athletics Continental Tour Gold moves to Gaborone, Botswana

Botswana ready to welcome world best athletes

Prudence Sekgodiso clocks a world-leading 1:58.40 to take the women's 800m title

BLAZING!! Sekgodiso takes the women's 800m title

ASA GP 2 | Record holder Marione Fourie takes the win in 12.69

Record holder Marione Fourie takes the win in 12.69

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Highlights of 1500m Final Men which took place at Japan National Stadium
Tokyo

1500m Final (M) | World Athletics Championships

Highlights of Long Jump Final Men which took place at Japan National Stadium
Tokyo

Long Jump Final (M) | World Athletics Championships

Highlights of Pole Vault Final Women which took place at Japan National Stadium
Tokyo

Pole Vault Final (W) | World Athletics Championships

Highlights of the Women's 3000m Steeplechase Final taking place at Japan National Stadium Tokyo

3000m SC Final (W) | Highlights | World Athletics Championships

Cherotich kicks to the 3 000m steeplechase world title in a record of 8:51.69

Tebogo cruises into the Men's 200m semifinals

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