Summary

  • Use play icon to watch live coverage from Nanjing, China (UK only)

  • Four gold medals on offer on first day of competition

  • Britain's Jeremiah Azu claims superb 60m gold for first global title

  • Ireland's Kate O'Connor takes pentathlon silver behind Finland's Saga Vanninen

  • Georgia Hunter Bell through to women's 1500m final but Revee Walcott-Nolan out

  • Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen & GB's Neil Gourley secure spots in men's 1500m final

  • Amber Anning puts in fine performance to reach women's 400m final

Britain's Azu wins dramatic indoor 60m World Championship final

Live Reporting

Jess Anderson and Harry Poole

  1. Get Inspired: How to get into athletics

    BBC Sport

    Why get into athletics?

    Athletics offers a wide range of sport and the opportunity to throw, run or jump.

    Who is it for?

    Everyone. The different disciplines suit different body shapes and sizes.

    Is there a cheap option?

    As long as there is space for a race, you can practise athletics.

    Is there a disability option?

    The various impairment categories in athletics make the activities widely accessible.

    Starting out young

    England Athletics Funetics scheme introduces 4-11 year-olds to the fundamental skills, Scotland Athletics offers Run, Jump, Throw for ages 5-12, while Welsh Athletics and Athletics Northern Ireland have great networks to get you started.

    'It's given me my confidence back'