The 2015 IAAF World Championships kicked off at Beijing National Stadium in China on Saturday. The biennial showcase featuring some of the world's best athletes, which runs through next Sunday, consists of 47 track and field events.
Ghirmay Ghebreslassie started the competition in memorable fashion by becoming the youngest men's marathon winner in World Championships history at just 19. His triumph vaulted the small African nation of Eritrea to the top of the medal table at the outset.
Let's check out all of the athletes who joined Ghebreslassie on the podium Saturday. The medal winners are followed by an updated table and a recap of the day's finals.