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Most celebrations during the World Athletics Championships are over the top.
But how does it matter as long as the spectators enjoy them!
Take a look at how some of the athletes celebrated after winning at the ongoing Championships in Moscow.
Pole vault queen Yelena Isinbayeva won a third World Championship crown and brought Moscow to life.
The Russian beauty performed somersaults after her victory.
Yelena Isinbayeva celebrated in flamboyant style.
The spectators wanted more of their champion and even security officials could not hold her back.
Robert Harting won his third straight world title in the discus throw at the Championships.
The German ripped off his shirt to celebrate victory.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica won gold in the women's 100 meters.
The Kingston bullet’s hot pink hair extensions stood out in her effortless victory!
Usain Bolt celebrates after winning the 100 metres final.
The Jamaican brought spectators on their feet with his exuberant and animated on-track antics.
The fastest man on earth did not disappoint Moscow when he flashed his trademark "lightning" celebration.
Mo Farrah won the 10000 metres gold and performed the "Mobot".
The double Olympic champion has a signature style of celebration, in which he makes an 'M' shape above his head.
The World Athletics Championships is certainly action-packed.
Milcah Chemos Cheywa of Kenya won the gold medal in the women's 3000 metres steeplechase and urged the crowd to applaud louder.
Rapidly-catching on is the celebration with their national flags, but Aleksandr Ivanov of Russia took the tape in his hand after winning gold in the men's 20km walk final.
Christine Ohuruogu of Great Britain breaks into a jig after winning gold in the Women's 400 metres final.
Gold medalist Mohammed Aman of Ethiopia and bronze medalist Ayanleh Souleiman of Djibouti celebrate after the men's 800 metres final.