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World Athletics Championships — All-Time Champions
The World Athletics Championships has been contested since 1983 under the governance of World Athletics. Across 11+ recorded editions through 1983-2025, United States stands as the most successful nation with 14 titles, followed by Kenya and East Germany. The list below documents every champion, runner-up, and host venue we can verify, providing a complete reference for the athletics world championship's history.
Champions by Year
| Year | Champion | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | United States | — |
| 2023 | United States | — |
| 2022 | United States | — |
| 2019 | United States | — |
| 2017 | United States | — |
| 2015 | Kenya | — |
| 2013 | United States | — |
| 2011 | United States | — |
| 2009 | United States | — |
| 2007 | United States | — |
| 1983 | East Germany | — |
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