American Cordell Tinch Goes From the ‘Couch’ to Gold Medalist in the Track and Field Worlds

United States' Cordell Tinch celebrates after winning gold medal in men's 110 meters hurdles final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, on Sept. 16, 2025. Eugene Hoshiko/AP Photo

TOKYO—From “the couch” to a world champion.

That’s how American Cordell Tinch summed up his victory Tuesday in the 110-meter hurdles at the track and field world championships in Tokyo.