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May 27, 2026
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Beijing World standards set for elite-only entry field

Beijing World standards set for elite-only entry field

World Athletics has slashed qualifying times for Beijing 2027, raising the bar for athletes and tightening global entry standards...

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Strict new qualifying standards have been set for the 2027 Beijing World Championships, significantly lowering times for direct entry and making it harder for many athletes to qualify.

  • Only 40 percent of athletes will qualify through meeting these enhanced entry standards; the remaining 60 percent will qualify through world rankings.
  • World Athletics has lowered times for events like the men's 100m from 10.00 to 9.95 seconds and women's 100m from 11.07 to 10.96 seconds.
  • Six gold medalists from the 2025 World Championships have already secured wild cards for the 2027 event, including Beatrice Chebet and Faith Kipyegon.

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