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Marco Arop narrowly won the 800m at the Wanda Diamond League in Xiamen, edging out Wycliffe Kinyamal by 0.05 seconds.
Canada’s 800m world champion Marco Arop narrowly clinched victory with a world-leading time of 1:43.61 in a nail-biting 800m race at the 2024 Wanda Diamond League's opening meet in Xiamen, China.
Arop, known for his calm demeanor and explosive finish, was pushed to his limits as Kenya's Wycliffe Kinyamal hotly contested the race, finishing a whisker away at 1:43.66, marking his season's best performance.
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09:22 - 20.04.2024
Christian Coleman names team that can break 12-year 4x100m relay world record at Olympics
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The race began with a fast pace set by the leaders, but it was at the 500-meter mark that Arop made a decisive move to take the lead.
The tension heightened when Kinyamal, displaying remarkable stamina, pulled up alongside Arop at the 600-meter mark.
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15:35 - 20.04.2024
Diamond League debutant shocks Sha'Carri Richardson in stunning 200m victory in Xiamen
Torrie Lewis surprises in 200m, beating Sha'Carri Richardson in her Diamond League debut.
The duo battled head-to-head down the home straight, with Arop barely pipping Kinyamal at the finish line, securing a thrilling victory.
Botswana's Tshepiso Maslalela also put in a strong performance, coming in third with a commendable time of 1:43.88.
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09:52 - 20.04.2024
Letsile Tebogo discusses comparisons to American sensation Noah Lyles, explains why he is labled a 'school boy'
The 20-year-old has strongly been compared to Noah Lyles since clinching silver at the World Athletics championships in Budapest in 2023.
The top five competitors all finished under the impressive 1:44 mark, showcasing the depth of talent in the field and setting a high standard for the season ahead.
The 2024 Wanda Diamond League promises to be an exciting series, stretching over six months and across fifteen cities on four different continents.
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12:54 - 20.04.2024
Sha’Carri Richardson bags multi-million dollar Sprite deal ahead of Paris Olympics
World 100m champion Sha’Carri Richardson partners with Sprite for the 'Obey Your Thirst' campaign, boosting her status as a top-endorsed athlete.
Athletes willcompete for a place in the final event scheduled for September in Brussels.
This series not only serves as a platform for the world’s best athletes to showcase their skills but also acts as an essential build-up to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
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13:42 - 19.04.2024
Ferdinand Omanyala opens up on difficult period he worked as a metal handyman to make ends meet
Omanyala once fended for his young family on just USD 7 (ksh 700) a day in 2017 after suffering a 14-month-long injury.
With every athlete aiming to peak at the right moment the Diamond League provides a perfect stage for testing their limits and strategies.
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