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Tokyo 2025: Capturing the heart of competition
Jamaica Sports 876 founder Olive McNaughton, organiser of the Jamaica Sports Vibes Group of fans, is spotted among a sea of spectators at the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo: Marlon Reid)
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September 21, 2025

Tokyo 2025: Capturing the heart of competition

The World Championships in Tokyo, Japan is not just about the stars on the track. There are also those behind the cameras capturing the heartbeat of competition, the spirit of victory and the agony of defeat.

Jamaica Observer photographer Garfield Robinson, freelance photog Marlon Reid and the AFP share some of their shots from Tokyo in the slider below.

  • Bahamas' athlete Anthonique Strachan (left) is assisted by Jamaica's Shericka Jackson after competing in the women's 200m semi-final during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on September 18, 2025. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
  • Jamaican coach Bert Cameron instructs athletes during a training session at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on September 18, 2025. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
  • Jordan Scott of Jamaica is in deep concentration during the triple jump qualifications at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
  • Bryan Levell of Jamaica interacts with fans after winning bronze in the 200m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. on Friday, September 19,2025. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
  • Nikaoli Williams of Jamaica competes in the long jump final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
  • Jamaica Sports 876 founder Olive McNaughton, organiser of the Jamaica Sports Vibes Group of fans, is spotted among a sea of spectators at the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo: Marlon Reid)
  • Do you believe in miracles? Orlando Bennett of Jamaica shows off the inspirational message he wrote on his spikes after capturing a surprise silver medal in the 110m hurdles at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
  • Picture me: A relaxed Oblique Seville shows off his skills on the other side of the lens a day after winning the world 100m title at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan on Monday, September 15, 2025. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
  • Rusheen McDonald of Jamaica reacts after competing in the 400m semifinal at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
  • US' athlete Noah Lyles celebrates with fans after winning the men's 200m final during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on September 19, 2025. (Photo: AFP)
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