World Athletics Championships 2023 as it happened - Noah Lyles lands sprint double as Zharnel Hughes fourth

Updated 25/08/2023 at 20:29 GMT

Welcome to Eurosport's live coverage of day seven of the 2023 World Athletics Championships as the 200m finals await. We will be bringing you live text coverage as well as a live stream of all the action each and every day. We are sure to enjoy plenty more thrilling drama from Budapest with many big names in action. Stream the 2023 World Athletics Championships live on Eurosport and discovery+.

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Thank you for joining our live text coverage of Day 7 from the World Athletics Championships 2023. All of tomorrow's action is coming your way live on Eurosport and discovery+ as well as in text right here on the Eurosport website. Highlights tomorrow include the men's pole fault final as well as medals being handed out in the 4x100 metres relays.

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2056 - LYLES DOES THE DOUBLE, HUGHES FOURTH

That's the sprint double for Noah Lyles who retains the 200 metres title on 19.51. Erryon Kighton on 19.75 takes silver ahead of Letsile Tebogo.

Zharnel Hughes misses out on silverware in fourth, 0.21 away from the medals.

2050 - MEN'S 200 METRES FINAL COMING UP

Closing out the day is the men's 200 metres final and it's set to be a good one! World 100 metres champion Noah Lyles is keen to do the double, but GB's Zharnel Hughes will have to say something about that. Letsile Tebogo and Erriyon Knighton too are right in the thick of the running for the medals.

2044 - UNREAL GOLD FOR JACKSON

In a league of her own, Shericka Jackson improves her own championship record and takes gold on 21.41. Four tenths behind, Gabrielle Thomas bags silver while Sha'Carri Richardson adds another medal to her collection with a PB of 21.92 in second.

Daryll Neita is the top Brit with a PB of 22.16 in fifth while Dina Asher-Smith crosses the line in seventh.

2040 - WOMEN'S 200 METRES FINAL COMING UP

It's all set for an incredible women's 200 metres final. Shericka Jackson is looking to finally bag that Budapest gold while 100m champion Sha'Carri Richardson would love to double up. Dina Asher-Smith and Daryll Neita are well within medal contention for GB.

2035 - NEUGEBAUER CONTINUES TO LEAD, CANADIANS CLOSE IN

At the end of Day 7 and halfway through the decathlon, Leo Neugebauer continues to lead, but his advantage has been cut. Pierce Lepage has moved into second with a 30-points deficit while Damian Warner in third trails by 62 points.

2033 - SILVER FOR RUIZ HURTADO, GOLD FOR KITAGUCHI

Flor Deniz Ruiz Hurtado can't improve her distance and will take silver home. World number one Haruka Kitaguchi secures gold, courtesy of her final throw.

2032 - NO IMPROVEMENT FROM KOCINA

Anete Kocina will finish fourth in this competition with no improvement on her final throw.

2030 - KITAGUCHI TAKES THE LEAD

Unreal from Haruka Kitaguchi who makes her last effort count and takes the provisional lead with 66.73. This will be very hard to beat!

2029 - HUDSON MISSES OUT

No improvement on the final attempt from Victoria Hudson who will finish fifth in the javelin competition.

2028 - LITTLE IMPROVES TO SECOND

Mackenzie Little sets her best distance on her last attempt and moves up into second with a 63.38.

2024 - WARNER AND NEUGEBAUER FALL BEHIND LEPAGE

Ayden Owens-Delerme tops the heat on 46.44, but the story here is that Damian Warner could not significantly outperform Leo Neugebauer. With a 47.86 Warner is just 0.13 seconds ahead of his German rival and, crucially, both lose out to Pierce Lepage.

2017 - GREAT TIME FROM LEPAGE

A demonstration of strength from Pierce Lepage has him cross the finish line on 47.23 which moves him to the top of the overall standings for now and will do his medal ambitions no harm at all.

2011 - PB FOR ROOTH, KAUL OUT

Markus Rooth secures a massive PB over 400 metres on 48.27.

Elsewhere, confirmation comes through that former world champion Niklas Kaul has withdrawn from the competition.

2010 - DECATHLON 400 METRES

The decathletes are back in the stadium, this time on the track for the 400 metres.

With the results from the high jump earlier taken into account, Leo Neugebauer holds a 68-points lead over both Damian Warner and Pierce Lepage.

Lepage is going in Heat 2, Neugebauer and Warner are both in Heat 3.

2009 - SILVER FOR BEKH-ROMANCHUK, GOLD FOR ROJAS

Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk can't improve her distance and completes the competition with the silver medal.

Incredibly, Yulimar Rojas, after everything has looked to be going against her, takes gold.

2008 - BRONZE FOR POVEA

Liadagmis Povea can't improve with her final jump and will take home the bronze medal.#

2007 - KOCINA UP TO SECOND

Brilliant work from Anete Kocina who moves into second in the javelin final with 63.18.

2006 - NATIONAL RECORD FOR LAFOND

No medal for Thea Lafond, but she adds her name to the record books with a national best 14.90 set in the previous round.

2005 - RICKETTS MISSES OUT

Shanieka Ricketts moves up into fourth with a 14.92.

2002 - NO MEDAL FOR POVEA

Liadagmis Povea gets her final jump in the books and does improve with a 14.86 that takes her into fifth.

1958 - ROJAS TURNS FORTUNES AROUND

Nothing but relief on Yulimar Rojas' face. Uncharacteristically going first in the final round, it's finally coming together for her and she takes the provisional lead with 15.08.

1955 - PEREZ HERNANDEZ STAYS SECOND

No improvement from Leyanis Perez Hernandez who stays in second on 14.96. Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk also can't improve her distance and continues to lead on the 15.00 set early in the competition.

One round to go here!

1949 - MORAA WINS, MU RECOVERS

Mary Moora takes the win in the third 800 metres heat, but the story here is Athing Mu who was impacted by a fall, tripping herself, and recovered to secure second.

1946 - ANOTHER RED FOR ROJAS

The run-up is not coming together for Yulimar Rojas who sees another red flag. The defending champion has

1942 - KITAGUCHI IMPROVES BUT STAYS THIRD

Haruka Kitaguchi improves her distance with 61.99 but stays third for now, Flor Denis Ruiz Hurtado and Victoria Hudson both ahead of her.

1941 - POVEA UP TO FOURTH

Liadagmis Povea moves into medal contention with a 14.87 that takes her into fourt. Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk still leads on that 15.00.

1938 - FIRST WORLD FINAL FOR REEKIE

Some incredible closing speed from Jemma Reekie sees her win Heat 2 and sends her to the first world final of her career. Raevyn Rogers also goes through in second.

Britain's Reekie comes through the bunch to seal 800m final spot

1937 - DRAMA CONTINUES FOR ROJAS

It's a better jump from Yulimar Rojas, but it's also a red flag for a board violation.

1934 - RUIZ HURTADO SETS SOUTH AMERICAN RECORD

Wonderful throw from Flor Deniz Ruiz Hurtado who takes the lead and sets a new South American record on 65.47.

1932 - KITAGUCHI IN THE LEAD

Haruka Kitaguchi takes the lead in the javelin with 61.78, first to go over 60 and miles ahead of the competition at this point.

1930 - ROJAS OUT OF SORTS

Yulimar Rojas is not looking herself her at all with a 14.33 that takes her to eighth, just about going through to the last three jumps. At the moment, Rojas facial expressions suggest that she too is at a loss at to what is going wrong for her.

1927 - HODGKINSON THROUGH

No problem for Keely Hodgkinson who wins her heat with a 1:58.48 and makes it look effortless. Nia Atkins is the only one able to keep up and also goes through in second.

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1925 - WOMEN'S 800 METRES SEMI-FINALS UNDERWAY

We have the women's 800 metres athletes out on track and hunting a spot in the final.

GB's Keely Hodgkinson is going in Heat 1, avoiding her on-paper main rivals. Natoya Goule-Toppin is in Heat 2 alongside GB's Jemma Reekie while world number 1 Mary Moraa and former champion Athing Mu are going in Heat 3.

1923 - PEREZ-HERNANDEZ REMAINS IN SECOND

Leyanis Perez-Hernandez can't improve her distance and stays in second for now on 14.96.

1920 - WOMEN'S JAVELIN FINAL UNDERWAY

Back to the field where the women's javelin throw final is underway.

Haruka Kitaguchi is the favourite with two Diamond League wins so far this season to her name and looking for more here. Mackenzie Little, also a Diamond League winner, delivered the second longest throwin qualifiying, but the best distance came from Lina Muze-Sirma.

Apart from incredible throws, there might be some more athleticism coming up, as demonstrated by Leandro Ramos in the men's qualification earlier today.

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1916 - STRUGGLES FOR ROJAS

It's a green flag for Yulimar Rojas, but the distance is not there yet with a 14.33.

1913 - USA, IVORY COAST, AND ITALY THROUGH TO 4X100 METRES FINAL

As expected, United States win the heat and are through to the final. Ivory Coast come second with a delighted Italian team also bagging a final spot in third.

1906 - SKOTHEIM OUT AT 2.16

Sander Skotheim, the last men standing in the decathlon high jump, collects his third X at 2.14 and that's it for the event.

1903 - GB THROUGH, JAMAICA WIN HEAT

Jamaica had the better speed towards the end, but GB are through to the final as second in the heat.

Switzerland are also going through, beating European champions Germany to third. Trinidad and Tobago are also hoping to qualify based on their time in fifth.

1901 - GB RELAY TEAM

Going for a 4x100 metres relay final spot for GB are Asha Philip, Imani Lansiquot, Bianca Williams, and Annie Tagoe with the home leg.

1857 - X FOR LEPAGE AND GARLAND, SKOTHEIM CLEARS

2.11 was not to be yet for Pierce Leparge and Kyle Garland while Sander Skotheim is first over the height.

1854 - RED FLAG FOR ROJAS

Yulimar Rojas' first attempt will not stand with a red flag for a board violation for the title defender.

1853 - WARNER OUT, 2.05 BEST

The even is over for Damian Warner who can't clear 2.08.

1851 - BEKH-ROMANCHUK ON FORM

Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk sets a 15.00 with her first jump - great start for the Ukrainian!

1849 - LEPAGE EXCELLS WITH SEASON'S BEST 2.08

That's a season's best for Pierce Lepage who clears 2.08.

Damian Warnerhas recorded his second X at 2.08 and is now under pressure.

1843 - GB THROUGH TO 4X100 FINAL

It took a late chase from Eugene Amo-Dadzie, but GB are through to the final as third in the heat.

Italy and South Africa claim the number one and two spots while defending champions Canada are out.

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1842 - GB RELAY TEAM

Taking to the track to try book a spot in the 4x100 metres final for GB are Jeremiah Azu, Adam Gemili, Jona Efololo, and Eugene Amo-Dadzie who will bring the baton home.

1840 - RICKETTS OPENS WITH 14.84

First jump in the books and it's a 14.84 from Shanieka Ricketts.

1838 - WOMEN'S TRIPLE JUMP FINAL UNDERWAY

The first final of the evening is underway with medals up for grabs in the women's triple jump and the question on everyone's lips is: can anyone beat Yulimar Rojas? The title defender from Venezuela has won two of the three Diamond League competitions this season and looks in fine form.

Leyanis Perez Hernandez, the only other athlete to win at a Diamond League meeting (prevailing in Rabat in Rojas' absence) is looking for more while Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk, Shanieka Ricketts, and Liadagmis Povea will also all be in the running for medals.

1838 - NEUGEBAUER OUT WITH BEST OF 2.02

That's it for Leo Neugebauer who can't clear the 2.05.

His compatriot Niklas Kaul has retired from the event.

1836 - TWO X FOR NEUGEBAUER, WARNER CLEAR

Two failures at 2.05 for Leo Neugebauer put the pressure on the German, even more so with Damian Warner clearing the height.

1834 - UNITED STATES, JAMAICA, AND JAPAN THROUGH TO 4X100 FINALS

It was tighter than some might have expected, but the United States win the heat, Jamaica 0.01 second behind them and Japan really impressing in third.

France are fourth with Trinidad and Tobago fifth.

1830 - COMING UP: 4X100 METRES RELAY HEATS

Thrills and spills are guaranteed in the 4x100 metres relay and we have the men's heats coming up in just five minutes. The GB line-up are on track in Heat 2, avoiding USA and Jamaica who are both in Heat 1.

The women's heats are following straight away, starting at around 19.00 BST. This time, the GB line-up is up against Jamaica in Heat 1.

1825 - WARNER FAILS, LEPAGE CLEARS

It's now two failures for Damian Warner at 2.02 and crunch time for the Canadian. His compatriot Pierce Leparge is over the height.

1822 - WARNER OVER 1.99

Damian Warner makes the 1.99 look easy, but there's no chance to relax for the Canadian as Leo Neugebauer clears 2.02 at the second time of asking.

1819 - KAUL AND GARLAND BOTH PASS 2.02

Some fine jumps coming in in Group A with Niklas Kaul and Kyle Garland both clearing 2.02.

1814 - NEUGEBAUER CLEAR AT 1.99

There's the clearance for Leo Neugebauer at 1.99 and the competition leader stays in the event.

Lindon Victor meanwhile collected an X on 1.96.

1810 - SECOND X FOR NEUGEBAUER

It's not to be on this occasion for Leo Neugebauer at 1.99 with a second X going on his record.

Pierce Lepage meanwhile now has the 1.99 in the books.

1808 - LEPAGE ENTER AT 1.99, FAILS

First jump tonight from Pierce Lepage and it's a failure at 1.99. The Canadian doesn't look overly concerned though. His compatriot Damian Warner has meanwhile cleared the 1.96.

Kyle Garland, on paper the best high jumper in the field, is looking in fine form, flying over the 1.99 easily.

1805 - KAUL OVER 1.99

Former world champion Niklas Kaul has been below par in the first three disciplines but looks best at his best here in the high jump. He is over the 1.99.

1801 - WARNER ENTERS COMPETITION, CLEARS 1.93

Damian Warner is out in the field now and cleared 1.93 easily on his first attempt.

Leo Neugebauer, however, has soared over 1.96 and still holds the advantage at this point.

1755 - NEUGEBAUER MAKES 1.93 AT SECOND TIME OF ASKING

It took two attempt, but Leo Neugebauer is over the 1.93. Damian Warner is yet to make his first jump.

Double Commonwealth champion Lindon Victor, currently fourth in the standings, has meanwhile entered the competition and cleared 1.90.

1747 - NEUGEBAUER CLEARS 1.90

No problem for leader Leo Neugebauer who soars over the 1.90 easily.

With Damian Warner not having entered the competition yet, the German just keeps collecting points.

1730 - FIRST UP: DECATHLON

First out this evening are the decathletes who are taking to the field for the high jump.

After three disciplines, Germany's Leo Neugebauer leads the pack on 2908 points, but he is being stalked by Canadian duo Damian Warner and Pierce Lepage.

1720 - ATHLETICS ACTION IN THE JAVELIN

The women's javelin final is coming up later. Apart from incredible throws, there might be some more athleticism coming up, as demonstrated by Leandro Ramos in the men's qualification earlier today.

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1712 - HUDSON-SMITH SPEAKS AFTER TAKING SILVER

Team GB added another medal to their tally, courtesy of Matt Hudson-Smith who claimed silver over 400 metres.

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1705 - WELCOME TO DAY 7!

It's Friday night and it's Day 7 of the World Athletics Championships 2023, coming live from Budapest. Four gold medals will find a home over the course of tonight, culminating in the 200 metres finals, starting at around half past eight BST. Will Shericka Jackson finally get her gold and can Noah Lyles do the double? GB's Dina Asher-Smith and Zharnel Hughes will have something to say about that.

Also coming up, Keely Hodgkinson is looking to keep her medal hunt alive in the 800 metres semi-finals, taking to the track at around 7.20pm BST.

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Day six in Budapest provided riveting action in the finals of the men’s long jump and 400m, as well as the women’s hurdles across 100m and 400m, and the hammer throw. The 200m semi-finals also set up the start-list for today’s final.

The men’s long jump final saw Miltiadis Tentoglou of Greece claim gold with a winning jump of 8.52m, followed by Jamacian duo Wayne Pinnock and Tajay Gayle winning silver and bronze, respectively.

Camryn Rogers came first in the women’s hammer throw, hurling an impressive 77.22m winning throw to claim her first global gold medal. Her victory follows that of fellow Canadian Ethan Katzberg, who also took home gold in the men’s event.

The women’s 100m hurdles final was fascinatingly poised and did not disappoint. Danielle Williams finished with a 12.43 seasonal best, followed 1/100th of a second later by Jasmine Camacho-Quinn in second and Kendra Harrison in third.

Matthew Hudson-Smith lined up for Team GB in the greatly anticipated men’s 400m final. He claimed silver, finishing behind Jamaica’s Antonio Matson, and despite disappointment expressed in Hudson-Smith’s post-race interviews, a silver medal on the global stage after numerous injury setbacks is more than respectable.

Thursday concluded with the women’s 400m hurdles and proved a walk in the park for the Netherlands’ Femke Bol. A finish time of 51.70s saw Bol comfortably claim gold, as Shamier Little took silver and Rushell Clayton bronze.

Day seven is set for more gripping action with finals in the women’s triple jump and javelin throw. From 21:30 UK time onwards, both 200m events commence. GB’s Dina Asher-Smith and Daryll Neita line up together in the women’s final. Zharnel Hughes will also be looking to double his medal collection after winning bronze in the 100m on Sunday.

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How to watch the 2023 World Athletics Championships?

You can watch live coverage of the 2023 World Athletics Championships on discovery+ and eurosport.com, with highlights and reaction on eurosport.com.

Eurosport 1 will broadcast 68 hours of live coverage while viewers watching on discovery+ and the Eurosport app won’t miss a minute of the live action throughout the nine days of competition.

Radzi Chinyanganya, a key face of Eurosport’s coverage of Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022, will present coverage from the National Athletics Centre with former British athlete Iwan Thomas – a 4x400m world champion from 1997 – and Robert Korzeniowski, the Polish four-time Olympic gold medallist in walking, providing analysis and expertise.

Caroline de Moraes and Elisa Lukawski will also be on-the-ground reporting on the action in Budapest and interviewing all of the key athletes involved in the World Championships whilst Ben Snowball will also be on the ground in Budapest creating bespoke premium digital content.

As well as live coverage, a 30-minute show will wrap up the best of the action following each day while on-demand clips will be available via discovery+ and the Eurosport app.

The championships will represent the first time the new timeline marker’s function – allowing users to navigate to the points in the action that they wish to go to as they wish – will be utilised on discovery+.

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