US EditionAmerican Cordell Tinch Goes From the 'Couch' to Gold Medalist in the Track and Field Worlds
Cordell Tinch returned after a three-year break, supported by his parents, to win the 110m hurdles in 12.99 seconds, beating Jamaica's Orlando Bennett by 0.09 seconds.
- American Cordell Tinch secured the gold medal in the 110 metres hurdles at the global championships held in Tokyo on September 16, 2025.
- Tinch overcame a three-year absence from sport between 2019 and 2022, which he credits for his readiness and focus at this championship.
- Tinch ran 12.99 seconds to beat Jamaican Orlando Bennett, who set a personal best of 13.08 seconds to claim silver, while Tyler Mason took bronze with 13.12 seconds.
- Tinch recalled that the moment the race began was when he realized he had returned to his true calling, and he emphasized that he has always possessed the athleticism he is now demonstrating to the world.
- Tinch’s victory at his first senior global championships signals his rise as the world's best hurdler and suggests a promising future in the event.
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American Cordell Tinch goes from the 'couch' to gold medalist in the track and field worlds
From “the couch” to a world champion. That’s how American Cordell Tinch summed up his victory in the 110-meter hurdles at the track and field world championships in Tokyo.
American athlete Cordell Tinch won gold in the 110-meter hurdles at the World Championships in Tokyo.
The American won without trembling the final of his discipline, this Tuesday, September 16 in Tokyo, just below the 13 seconds mark. At the age of 25, he won a first world title full of promises.
The favourites held their standings on Tuesday 16 September at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Kenya Faith Kipyegon flew over its 1500m race and the American Cordell Tinch won his first World Champion title on 110m hedges.
On Tuesday in Tokyo, the 25-year-old hurdler took the succession of the triple world champion Grant Holloway. He won in the finals ahead of Jamaicans, Orlando Bennett and Tyler Mason. Frenchman Just Kwaou-Mathey finished in 7th place.
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