Levrone’s sister-in-law crowned the star with a tiara in Paris. You might say the hurdler/sprinter’s full season was worthy..

Surpassed in global title meets only once (the ’22 WC) in the past 4 seasons, Miltiádis Tentóglou had no trouble defending as No. 1. (GIANCARLO COLOMBO/PHOTO RUN) ...

Never before a Ranker, though he won Boston ’21 and Chicago ’22, Benson Kipruto’s ’24 season was unmatched. (KAZUAKI MATSUNAGA/AGENCE SHOT) ...

Ryan Crouser prevailed through arguably the rockiest path to No. 1 he’s traveled in his skein of 5 straight leaderships. (KEVIN MORRIS) ...

Undefeated, Olympic gold. Rai Benjamin earned his first No. 1 with lots to smile about. (KIRBY LEE/IMAGE OF SPORT) ...

The flight of Mondo Duplantis roared full throttle in 2024. (JIRO MOCHIZUKI/AGENCE SHOT) ...

Neeraj Chopra earned No. 1 in ’23 by the skin of his teeth. Same this year, but a repeat win is a repeat win. (VICTOR SAILER/PHOTO RUN) ...

It’s hard to top an undefeated 3-World Record season with one of those records set in a jam-packed Olympic stadium. (GIANCARLO COLOMBO/PHOTO RUN) “IT DOESN’T FEEL REAL” is how Mondo Duplantis ...

Both the World Indoor and Olympic comps went to Hamish Kerr over Shelby McEwen, as the Kiwi’s overall record made him No. 1. (VICTOR SAILER/PHOTO RUN) ...

The flight of Mondo Duplantis soared full throttle in 2024. (JIRO MOCHIZUKI/AGENCE SHOT) ...

Silver in Paris after fireworks at the NCAA were compelling credentials for Leo Neugebauer’s claim to No. 1. (KEVIN MORRIS) ...