Tokyo’s National Stadium: Where Hurdles Meet Humanity’s Existential Crisis

On September 13, Tokyo’s legendary National Stadium—built for the 2020 Olympics but confused by global delays—decided to throw a track party called the World Athletics Championships. This arena of dreams, which likely cost a small country’s GDP to construct and is equally famous for being the swan song of non-hurricane-related gatherings, hosts sprinters, jumpers, and anyone still confusing 'biomechanics' with 'biopic mechanics.' Athletes from around the world, having trained through pandemics, heatwaves, and existential dread, will showcase their speed, endurance, and remarkable ability to remember to wear spikes. Mark your calendars, folks—September 13 may just become the day we forget our Zoom workouts and embrace sweat in public again.

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Source: Japantimes | Published: 9/5/2025 | Author: Unknown