On the same day, the women's 20 km race walk final of the Tokyo Olympic Games was held in Sapporo, Japan.

On August 6, champion Palmisano crossed the line in the race. Photo by Ju Huanzong, Xinhua News Agency
On August 6, champion Palmisano celebrated after crossing the line. Photo by Ju Huanzong, Xinhua News Agency
On August 6, the contestants were in the competition. Photo by Ju Huanzong, Xinhua News Agency
On August 6, China's Yang Jiayu (front) finished 12th in the competition. Photo by Ju Huanzong, Xinhua News Agency
On August 6, China's Qieyang Shijie (front left) finished seventh in the competition. Photo by Ju Huanzong, Xinhua News Agency
On August 6, China's Yang Jiayu (front left) replenished her water during the competition, and she finished 12th. Photo by Ju Huanzong, Xinhua News Agency
On August 6, China's Qiyang Shijie (first from left) finished seventh in the competition. Photo by Ju Huanzong, Xinhua News Agency
On August 6, China's Cheyang Shijie (left) finished seventh in the competition. Photo by Ju Huanzong, Xinhua News Agency
On August 6, the contestants were in the competition. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Guo Chen
On August 6, the contestants set off during the competition. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Guo Chen