USA Track and Field (USATF) has announced a 141-athlete roster for the 2025 World Championships, scheduled for Sept. 13–21 in Tokyo. The team features a host of Paris Olympic gold medalists, including Masai Russell, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Tara Davis-Woodhall, Valarie Allman, Noah Lyles, Cole Hocker, Grant Holloway, Rai Benjamin, and Ryan Crouser.
World Championships coverage will air on NBC Sports and Peacock, bringing fans closer to the biggest names in the sport as the United States looks to extend its dominance on the global stage.
Olympic Champions Absent
Notably, two Paris Olympic champions will not compete in Tokyo. Gabby Thomas, who finished third in the 200 meters at nationals, withdrew from worlds due to an Achilles injury. Quincy Hall, the Olympic men’s 400m champion, also missed nationals after battling injury, preventing him from securing a spot.
National Leaders Join the Roster
In addition to its Olympic stars, Team USA features several athletes who currently lead the world in their respective events. Among them are Melissa Jefferson-Wooden (100m), Katie Moon (pole vault), Chase Jackson (shot put), Brooke Andersen (hammer throw), Anna Hall (heptathlon), and Cordell Tinch (110m hurdles).
These athletes enter the championships with momentum and will be closely watched as medal contenders.
Past Success at Worlds
The United States has dominated recent editions of the outdoor World Championships. In 2023, the U.S. earned 12 golds and 29 total medals—more than double the tally of the next-closest nation. The Tokyo roster is built to continue that tradition, blending Olympic veterans with rising stars.
Depth in Women’s Events
On the women’s side, the roster includes a mix of proven champions and promising newcomers. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone will once again headline the 400m hurdles, where she holds the world record. Tara Davis-Woodhall (long jump) and Valarie Allman (discus) also bring Olympic momentum.
Sha’Carri Richardson returns in the sprints, joined by Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Twanisha Terry, and Kayla White. The field events boast Olympic champions Katie Moon and DeAnna Price, along with rising stars like Amanda Moll and Jasmine Moore.
Strength in Men’s Competition
The men’s roster is equally stacked, with Noah Lyles leading the sprint squad fresh off Olympic gold. He will be joined by Christian Coleman, Trayvon Bromell, and Kenny Bednarek, creating one of the deepest sprint lineups in recent memory.
In the hurdles, Grant Holloway and Cordell Tinch give the U.S. two legitimate gold-medal threats. Ryan Crouser headlines the throws, while JuVaughn Harrison, Sam Kendricks, and Rudy Winkler strengthen the field event squad.
Middle- and long-distance stars include Cole Hocker, Bryce Hoppel, and Grant Fisher, all looking to build on strong Olympic campaigns.
Rising Names to Watch
Beyond household names, Team USA’s roster also features athletes poised for breakout performances. Masai Russell will look to carry Olympic success into the 100m hurdles. Anna Hall remains one of the most versatile athletes in the heptathlon, and Nico Young headlines a new wave of distance runners.
Their performances could help secure medals in events where the U.S. has historically faced stiffer international competition.
Looking Ahead to Tokyo
With both established stars and emerging talent, Team USA enters the 2025 World Championships as the clear favorite to lead the medal table. The squad’s depth across sprints, hurdles, field events, and distance races underscores its global dominance.
As competition begins Sept. 13, all eyes will be on whether the United States can match or surpass its historic 2023 performance.
