Russian hearts were broken inside the Luzhniki Stadium as the home favourite Mariya Savinova, known as ‘the chess player , was tactically out-manoeuvred by the unheralded Kenyan Eunice Sum in an absorbing final.

The stakes in the men s 4x100m Relay in Moscow were higher than usual.

Australia s defending champion Sally Pearson, who took silver behind Brianna Rollins, admitted that she had allowed herself to hope for gold despite having a season that only really started in June following hamstring injuries.

Sunday evening saw the last session of competition at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, wrapping up the 2013 IAAF World Championships.

French Triple Jump super-star Teddy Tamgho made history on Sunday evening by becoming the third man in history to jump over the magic 18 metres barrier, after Jonathan Edwards and Kenny Harrison.

After being the runner up on so many occasions at big championships in the past, German Javelin thrower Christina Obergf ll finally clinched victory.

Marina Savinova, Russia s London 2012 Olympic Games and defending World 800m champion, was in peak form, ready to win another home gold in front of a crowd which included many of her family and friends.

Motivation can come in many forms, even for World champions.

Asbel Kiprop found redemption on the blue Mondo track at IAAF World Championship as the year's top athletics meeting came to a close on Sunday

Consistent throughout the season and possessing four of the year s top six throws it was nevertheless a slight surprise that Vitezslav Vesely claimed the gold medal in Moscow s Luzhniki Stadium on Saturday night.