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Detailed explanation-1: -The world records were set by Sydney McLaughlin, who ran 50.68 seconds in the Women’s 400m Hurdles final; Tobi Amusan, who won the Women’s 100m Hurdles semi-final in 12.12 seconds; and Armand Duplantis, who reached 6.21 meters in the Men’s Pole Vault final.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tokyo Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra boasts several prestigious records to his name, including the junior javelin throw world record.

Detailed explanation-3: -World Junior Records are those officially ratified by World Athletics. Junior Records are restricted to athletes who do not turn 20 at any time during the calendar year in which the mark is made.

Detailed explanation-4: -Top things to know about US teen sprint sensation Erriyon Knighton, who broke Usain Bolt’s world record. The talented sprinter, who is the world U18 and U20 world record-holder at 200m, is ready to hit a new gear for Team USA at the 2022 World Athletics Championships.