Vying for gold: Best of World Athletics Championships

Athletes from around the world gathered in Eugene, Oregon to compete in their respective fields at the biennial World Athletics Championships from July 15 to July 24.

Italy's Nick Ponzio in action during the men's shot put final, Eugene, Oregon, U.S., July 17, 2022.

Men and women sped around the track, launched objects into the air and pushed the limits of physical endurance over the two-week test of strength and skill amid the summer heat.

Spain's Hector Santos in action during the men's long jump qualification, Eugene, Oregon, U.S., July 15, 2022.

With new records set and Russia noticeably absent, here are a few of the best moments from this year's competition.

Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Shericka Jackson and Elaine Thompson-Herah in action during the women's 100 meters final, Eugene, Oregon, U.S., July 17, 2022.

Athletes in action during the men's 3000 meters steeplechase during the World Athletics Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, Oregon, U.S., July 18, 2022.

Mexico's Edgar Rivera in action during the men's high jump final, Eugene, Oregon, U.S., July 18, 2022.

Gold medallist Mutaz Essa Barshim of Qatar celebrates after winning the men's high jump final, Eugene, Oregon, U.S., July 18, 2022.

Ukraine's Yaroslava Mahuchikh during the women's high jump final, Eugene, Oregon, U.S., July 19, 2022.

Jamaica's Shanieka Ricketts in action during the women's triple jump final, Eugene, Oregon, U.S., July 18, 2022.

Germany's Sara Benfares lays down on the track after the women's 5,000 meters, Eugene, Oregon, U.S., July 20, 2022.

Ukraine's Iryna Klymet in action during the women's hammer throw qualification, Eugene, Oregon, U.S., July 15, 2022.

Germany's Claudine Vita in action during the women's discus throw final, Eugene, Oregon, July 20, 2022.

Australia's Yual Reath in action during the men's high jumps qualification, Eugene, Oregon, U.S., July 15, 2022.

Brazil's Mateus de Sa in action during the men's triple jump qualifiers, Eugene, Oregon, U.S., July 21, 2022.

JuVaughn Harrison of the U.S. reacts during the men's high jump qualification, Eugene, Oregon, U.S., July 15, 2022.

Portugal's Leandro Ramos in action during the men's javelin throw qualifiers, Eugene, Oregon, U.S., July 21, 2022.

Cuba's Maykel Masso in action during the men's long jump final, Eugene, Oregon, U.S, July 16, 2022.

Daniel Roberts of the U.S. reacts after falling during the men's 110-meter hurdles, Eugene, Oregon, U.S., July 16, 2022.

Gold Medallist Jake Wightman of Britain celebrates on the podium during the medal ceremony after the men's 1,500 meters final, Eugene, Oregon, U.S., July 19, 2022.

Canada's John Gay and Germany's Frederik Ruppert in action during the men's 3,000 meters steeplechase, Eugene, Oregon, U.S., July 15, 2022.

Sandi Morris of the U.S. reacts during the women's pole vault final, Eugene, Oregon, July 17, 2022.

Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei celebrates as he crosses the line to win the men's 10,000 meters final, Eugene, Oregon, U.S., July 17, 2022.

Jamaica's Samantha Hall in action during the women's discus throw qualifiers in Eugene, Oregon, U.S., July 18, 2022.

Athletes in action during the women's 1,500-meter race, Eugene, Oregon, U.S., July 15, 2022.

Gold Medallist Nafissatou Thiam of Belgium celebrates after winning the women's heptathlon, Eugene, Oregon, U.S., July 18, 2022.