The 21st World U20 Championships, held at Eugene’s Hayward Field from 5-9 August, featured six world U20 records, 11 championship records and 17 area U20 records.
Africa achieved a strong haul, winning 12 gold, 9 silver, and 11 bronze medals.
Kenya claimed the lion's share with 4 gold, 3 silver, and 4 bronze medals; followed by Ethiopia (2 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze), South Africa (1 gold, 3 silver, 4 bronze), Morocco (1 gold, 1 bronze), Uganda (1 gold, 1 bronze), Algeria (1 gold), Egypt (1 gold), and Nigeria (1 gold).
The United States dominated the championships with 12 gold, 7 silver, and 5 bronze medals.