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Revisiting the Tokyo Olympics as the Track and Field World Championships Open in Japan's Capital

  • Japan’s National Stadium was empty during the Tokyo Olympics due to the pandemic, lacking atmosphere for athletes and fans.
  • The Track and Field World Championships will feature athletes like Noah Lyles and Mondo Duplantis.
  • Victor Matheson reported that the National Stadium has too few uses and is losing about 1 billion yen annually.
  • The National Stadium's financial issues raise concerns about government spending, as it costs about the same as the entire 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
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Revisiting the Tokyo Olympics as the track and field world championships open in Japan's capital

Japan’s National Stadium was fanless four years ago during the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics. There was zero atmosphere for the globe’s greatest track and field athletes.

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At just 19 years old and with eight consecutive national titles, she has become one of the most promising athletes in the 400 meters. "I want my town's name to be heard," says the second youngest member of the Spanish national team.

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Sneaker Freaker broke the news on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
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