The three most important stories from the first IAAF World Championship on American soil

The IAAF World Outdoor Track and Field Championships were in the U.S. for the first time ever last month. Even though Vail’s Val Constien didn’t make the team this year (and give me an excuse to apply for a press pass — next time!), I made sure to watch all 10 days of action.

From Athing Mu 800-meter global title repeat to the Noah Lyles vs. Erriyon Knighton 200-meter showdown to Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s pumping up the fans during a prelim — Hayward Field was not short on drama, superstars and record-setting performances. It’s an impossible task, but here’s my favorite three stories from Eugene.

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