If team USA’s run at the World Indoor Championships in 2024 was great, then their 2025 is shaping up to be legendary. The US squad had run roughshod over every other team at both on day 1 and day 2. Each of the two days saw multiple podium clean sweeps. But it was when day 3 came that the real fireworks began. Whether it be sprinting or long distance, American athletes turned Nanjing into a training center for them. But who was the MVP of this? Who stole the spotlight?
Well, for that we need to go back to March 23. The third day of the World Athletics Indoor Championships 2025 was nothing short of spectacular for Team USA. The total number of medals tally led the USA to the top of the tally. From jaw-dropping leaps to thrilling sprint finishes, the night was filled with moments that had fans on the edge of their seats. As for the MVP of the night? USATF had the answer to that.
USATF posted a status of medals on X about day 3 medals, with a picture of Claire Bryant in the long jump. The caption is all about summarizing the number of gold , silver , and bronze medals won. With a groundbreaking effort on Day 3, Team USA has proven a point: they’re here to dominate. As the championships continue, the momentum is on their side, and all signs point to even more podium finishes in the days ahead. Let’s dive into the details.
Day 3⃣: #WorldIndoorChamps pic.twitter.com/7MHHbINvUi
— USATF (@usatf) March 23, 2025
When Claire Bryant stepped onto the runway, all eyes were on her. And she didn’t disappoint. Her 6.96-meter-long jump of Bryant was giant; she jumped the highest and took the gold deservedly. And what a moment! That set the tone for the rest of the night. Over on the track, Josh Hoey was no less and delivered another thrilling performance in the men’s 800 meters.
With a perfectly timed surge in the final stretch, Hoey crossed the finish line in 1:44.77 time. And he just didn’t win but with just a margin of 3 milliseconds only. Yep, Belgium’s Eliot Crestan finished in 1:44.81. In the men’s 1500 meters, Luke Houser showed exactly why persistence pays off. Up against some of the best middle-distance runners in the world, he battled hard and earned a well-deserved bronze.
Sure, he didn’t grab gold, but stepping onto that podium was a statement—Team USA’s middle-distance runners are right there with the world’s best. But then came the big finale. The 4x400m relays. If there’s one thing Team USA owns, it’s this event. Both men’s and women’s squads didn’t just win—they dominated, storming to gold. This wasn’t just another victory. It was a reminder to the world: when it comes to relays, the U.S. is in a league of its own.
USA topped the World Athletics Indoor Championships 2025 medal tally
The 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championships, which took place in Nanjing, was a platform for pure elite athleticism, and Team USA lived up to it. They had the best teamwork based on strong results in several events, and the American athlete’s total gain was impressive: 16 medals—6 golds, 4 silvers, and 6 bronzes—thus, they are the leaders in the medal standings.
Norway emerged as the second-highest medal earner, securing 3 golds and 1 bronze, while Ethiopia followed closely with 2 golds and 3 silvers. The U.S. saw one of the most prominent athletes, namely Grant Holloway, who managed to nab his third indoor and consecutive gold in the 60m hurdles, hence further solidifying his position in the event.
Also, the men’s 400m final proved to be an indication of American strength in this sport, as Chris Bailey led a clean sweep of the podium, with Brian Faust coming in after and then Jacory Patterson. The championships also saw remarkable performances from other nations. Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigtsen achieved a historic double by winning both the men’s 1,500m and 3,000m events, echoing Haile Gebrselassie’s 1999 achievement.
Ethiopia’s Gudaf Tsegay set a championship record in the women’s 1,500m with a time of 3:54.86, showcasing the global competitiveness of the championships. The 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championships showcased both individual brilliance and collective dominance, with Team USA setting the bar high for future competitions.
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