Taking place from 13-21 September 2025, more than 2,000 athletes from over 200 countries will compete in Japan’s capital city for some of the most coveted podium places in the sport.
Leading Loughborough’s charge for Great Britain will be alumna Molly Caudery (Pole Vault), alumnus Charlie Dobson (400m), alumna Morgan Lake (High Jump), and University-based Katarina Johnson-Thompson (Heptathlon).
There will be high hopes for 28-year-old Lake, who made history last month by becoming the first British woman to clear two metres at the Diamond League meet in Zurich.
Alumnae trio Hannah Nuttall (5000m), Hannah Brier (4X400m), and Abi Pawlett (Heptathlon) have also been selected, alongside alumni Jake Wightman (1500m), Ben Pattison (800m), and Seamus Derbyshire (400m Hurdles).
Two current Loughborough students are also set to compete at the Olympic Stadium, with Ireland’s Jenna Breen and Great Britain’s Poppy Malik both chosen in the 4X400m.
Loughborough College learner Daryll Neita will appear in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m respectively.
University-based Jazmin Sawyers (Long Jump), Lawrence Okoye (Discus), and Melissa Courtney- Bryant (5000m), Eliza McCartney (New Zealand – Pole Vault), Olivia McTaggart (New Zealand - Pole Vault), and Imogen Ayris (New Zealand – Pole Vault) complete Loughborough’s strong contingent.
Louise Gear, Director of Sport, Loughborough University, said: “We’re extremely proud of every athlete selected for the World Championships in Tokyo.
“The Championships are widely recognised as a key competition on the athletics calendar and selection in itself is a huge achievement.
“Credit also goes to the athletes’ wider support network, including coaching staff, who have all played an invaluable role in their journeys. We wish them all the very best and will be cheering them all on from Loughborough.”
Loughborough-linked athletes selected for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo 2025
Hannah Nuttall - Great Britain - 5000m
Jazmin Sawyers - Great Britain - Long Jump
Seamus Derbyshire - Great Britain - 400m Hurdles
Molly Caudery - Great Britain - Pole vault
Lawrence Okoye - Great Britain - Discus
Charlie Dobson - Great Britain - 400m
Jake Wightman - Great Britain - 1500m
Abi Pawlett - Great Britain - Heptathlon
Poppy Malik - Great Britain - 4x400m
Ben Pattison - Great Britain - 800m
Morgan Lake - Great Britain - High Jump
Katarina Johnson-Thompson - Great Britain - Heptathlon
Daryll Neita - Great Britain - 100m/200m/4x100m
Melissa Courtney Bryant - Great Britain - 5000m
Hannah Brier - Great Britain - 4x400m
Jenna Breen - Ireland - 4x400m
Eliza McCartney - New Zealand - Pole Vault
Imogen Aryis - New Zealand - Pole Vault
Olivia McTaggart - New Zealand - Pole Vault