OSAKA — For nine glorious days, new world champions are being crowned at Nagai Stadium.
Kenya's Janeth Jepkosgei exults as she crosses the finish line to win the 800-meter final at Osaka's
Nagai Stadium on Tuesday night. Jepkosgei won in a time of 1 minute, 56.04 seconds.
AP PHOTO These are days when ex-champions must cope with the reality that they'll have to wait two more years — or never — to regain their title.
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