Spain's Maria Perez has successfully defended her title in the women's 35km race walk, winning the gold medal at the Tokyo 2025 World Championships. Perez put on a dominant performance, finishing the race in a commanding time of 2:39:01.
Perez's victory cements her status as a dominant force in the event, as she held off a strong field to claim the top spot on the podium.
The silver medal went to Antonella Palmisano of Italy, who finished in a time of 2:42:24. Ecuador's Paula Torres took the bronze, setting a new National Record for her country with a time of 2:42:44.
The race was a testament to the endurance and determination of the world's best race walkers, with Perez leading the way to secure another major championship title.
