World Athletics Championships 2022 schedule and start times

The World Athletics Championships got underway in Eugene’s Hayward Field on Friday, kicking off 10 days of international competition that will see Great Britain’s track and field stars attempt to make their mark on the global stage.

Dina Asher-Smith and Katarina Johnson-Thompson are among those defending their titles from Doha three years ago, while Keely Hodgkinson and Laura Muir will be looking to add to their success at the Tokyo Olympics.

Sydney McLaughlin and Christian Coleman will be the leading US hopes, while the international sprint talent will be highlighted by Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shericka Jackson and Lamont Marcell Jacobs.

There is a seven hour time difference between the UK and Eugene, Portland on the west coast of the United States.

But here is the full event schedule, as well as how you can watch.

When are the World Athletics Championships?

The Championships began on Friday 15 July and will run through to Sunday 24 July.

How can I watch the World Athletics Championships?

The BBC will be providing full coverage of the World Athletics Championships, with the best of the action shown live on BBC One after midnight.

What is the competition schedule? (All times BST)

Morning session

17:30WTriple JumpQualification

17:35W3000 Metres SteeplechaseHeats

18:10WHigh JumpQualification

18:25M110 Metres HurdlesHeats

19:00MHammer ThrowFinal

19:20W10,000 MetresFinal

20:20M400 Metres HurdlesHeats

Afternoon session

00:10W100 MetresHeats

01:00M100 MetresSemi-Final

01:20MLong JumpFinal

01:25WShot PutFinal

01:30M1500 MetresHeats

02:05W1500 MetresSemi-Final

02:50M100 MetresFinal

Morning session

13:15MMarathonFinal

17:35W100 Metres HurdlesHeptathlon

18:05M400 MetresHeats

18:35WHigh JumpHeptathlon

18:35WHammer ThrowFinal