Caribbean Athletes Shine at the 2025 World Athletics ChampionshipsCEFR A2
20 Sept 2025
Adapted from Janine Mendes-Franco, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Arthur Tseng, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
The 2025 World Athletics Championships started in Tokyo, Japan. Many Caribbean athletes performed very well. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce finished her career in the Women’s 100 Metres. She has been a top athlete for many years and has inspired many people.
Keshorn Walcott from Trinidad and Tobago won gold in the Men’s Javelin Throw after a long wait of thirteen years. He said it was a great moment for him. Other athletes from the Caribbean also did well, winning medals and breaking records.
Difficult words
- athlete — A person who competes in sports.athletes
- finished — To complete something.
- career — A person's job over many years.
- inspired — To make someone feel motivated.
- won — To have achieved victory.
- medals — Awards given for winning a competition.
- records — The best performances or achievements.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think the World Athletics Championships are important?
- How can athletes inspire others?
- What challenges do you think athletes face before competitions?
- What does winning a medal mean to you?
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