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Race favorite Mary Moraa faded to a shocking last place as Kenya’s Nelly Chepchirchir stormed to victory in Monaco’s 1000m.
Kenya’s Nelly Chepchirchir dictated the race at the Monaco Diamond League on Friday night to win the women’s 1000m in spectacular style, clocking an impressive 2:29.77.
Chepchirchir, who has been in scintillating form this season, surged to the front early and never looked back, delivering a performance that left the packed stadium in awe and cemented her status as one of the most exciting middle-distance talents in the world.
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23:30 - 11.07.2025
Emmanuel Wanyonyi Nonchalantly Claims World Lead in Monaco
The 20-year-old Kenyan missed Rudisha’s record but dazzled Monaco, winning the 800m in 1:41.44 ahead of a stacked field.
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The pace was fast from the gun, with Chepchirchir immediately asserting control alongside Australia’s Jessica Hull and the United States’ Addison Wiley. As the bell rang for the final lap, it was clear the race would be one for the record books.
Wiley dug deep to chase Chepchirchir down the homestretch, crossing the line in 2:30.71 to set a new American record.
Hull was not far behind, finishing third with a 2:30.96 Australian record, underscoring the quality of the field and the electric atmosphere in Monaco.
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12:30 - 11.07.2025
Beatrice Chebet On Why She is Not Losing Sleep Over Her New World Record Being Broken Soon
Beatrice Chebet, who set a new 5,000m world record last week, has explained why she would still be happy even if her time is broken immediately.
USA’s Sinclaire Johnson also impressed with a personal best of 2:31.30 to claim fourth place, while Britain’s Jemma Reekie produced her season’s best to finish fifth in 2:31.44. Uganda’s Halimah Nakaayi, the 800m specialist, continued to show her range, securing sixth place with a national record time of 2:31.67.
But the biggest surprise of the night was the performance of Kenya’s Mary Moraa, who came into the race as a strong medal contender but faded dramatically in the closing stages.
Moraa, who recently captured the African title, could only manage 2:48.67, finishing last among those who completed the race.
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20:19 - 11.07.2025
'Double Trouble' - American Sprint Legend Dubs Jamaican Twins Tina and Tia Clayton After Bittersweet Nationals
American sprint legend Justin Gatlin has encouraged Jamaican twins Tina and Tia Clayton after Tina’s breakout win at nationals and Tia’s injury setback.
The result stunned fans and analysts alike, raising questions about whether she had struggled with an injury or illness leading into the meet.
French middle-distance stars Anaïs Bourgoin and Agathe Guillemot both recorded personal bests to finish eighth and ninth respectively, highlighting the depth of emerging talent across Europe.
Meanwhile, Switzerland’s Audrey Werro and France’s Clara Liberman rounded out the top ten with spirited runs.
Australia’s Tess Kirsopp-Cole was unable to finish, adding to a dramatic evening on the track.
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