The World Athletics Awards 2025 honored Armand Duplantis (Sweden) and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (USA) as the World Athletes of the Year. Both athletes achieved remarkable dominance, remaining undefeated throughout the 2025 season, which culminated in groundbreaking performances at the World Championships in Tokyo.
World Athlete of the Year 2025: Armand Duplantis and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Win Top Honors
Armand Duplantis (Men’s Pole Vault)
- World Record: Duplantis, a 26-year-old pole vault specialist, broke his own world record four times in 2025.
- Historical Feat: He became the first athlete to clear the 6.30-meter barrier.
- Dominance: He remained unbeaten in all 16 competitions he entered and secured his fifth straight Diamond League championship.3
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (Women’s 400m)
- Versatility: The 26-year-old American successfully transitioned from 400m hurdles to the flat 400m sprint.4
- Record Performance: At the World Championships, she clocked 47.78 seconds in the 400m, which is the second fastest time ever recorded and a new championship record, breaking a 42-year-old mark.5
- Undefeated: She was undefeated in both the 400m and 400m hurdles throughout the year.
Other Major Award Winners
| Award/Category | Athlete (Country) | Achievement |
| Women’s Field Athlete of the Year | Nicola Olyslagers (Australia) | World titles in both indoor and outdoor high jump. |
| Men’s Track Athlete of the Year | Emmanuel Wanyonyi (Kenya) | Won the 800m world title. |
| Endurance Recognition | Maria Perez (Spain) | Double gold winner in 20km and 35km race walk. |
| Marathon Excellence | Sabastian Sawe (Kenya) | Won the London and Berlin Marathons. |
The awards, which began in 1988, recognize athletic excellence and aim to promote global participation in track and field.6
Question & Answer
Q1. Armand Duplantis, who won the World Athlete of the Year 2025 title, specializes in which field event?
A) Long Jump
B) Javelin Throw
C) Pole Vault
D) Triple Jump
Answer: C) Pole Vault
Q2. What barrier did Armand Duplantis become the first athlete to clear in the pole vault during 2025?
A) 6.10 meters
B) 6.20 meters
C) 6.30 meters
D) 6.40 meters
Answer: C) 6.30 meters
Q3. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s defining performance came in which track event, where she clocked 47.78 seconds?
A) 100m sprint
B) 400m hurdles
C) 400m flat sprint
D) 800m run
Answer: C) 400m flat sprint
Q4. Which two major marathons did Sabastian Sawe win, leading to his recognition at the World Athletics Awards?
A) New York and Boston Marathons
B) London and Berlin Marathons
C) Tokyo and Chicago Marathons
D) Paris and Rome Marathons
Answer: B) London and Berlin Marathons
Q5. The World Athletics Awards 2025, which recognized Duplantis and McLaughlin-Levrone, were presented after the World Championships held in which city?
A) New York
B) Monaco
C) Tokyo
D) Budapest
Answer: C) Tokyo
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