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Emmanuel Wanyonyi managed to seal a top two spot in heat three of the men's 800 meter semi finals at the ongoing Tokyo World Championships to reach the final.
The men’s 800 metres final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo is set for a thrilling showdown after Thursday’s semifinals produced a mix of experienced champions and rising stars. The stage is now set for one of the most anticipated races of the championship.
Arop and Sedjati Lay Down a Marker
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In the opening semifinal, Canada’s Marco Arop, the reigning world champion, demonstrated composure and control as he qualified comfortably.
Running alongside him was Algeria’s Djamel Sedjati, who matched him stride for stride, with both men clocking 1:45.09. The pair advanced automatically, leaving Ireland’s Mark English in third place with 1:45.47, which was not enough to progress.
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Arop, who won gold at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, is widely regarded as the man to beat, but Sedjati has consistently shown he has the pace and tactical sharpness to challenge him on the global stage.
McPhillips Sparks Heat Two With National Record
The second semifinal brought the fireworks. Ireland’s Cian McPhillips produced the race of his life, storming to victory in a national record of 1:43.18. He edged Britain’s Max Burgin, who also impressed with 1:43.37 to book his place in the final.
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Tokyo World Championships: Heartbreak For Julius Yego as He Suffers Unfortunate Injury in Final
Julius Yego was hoping to clinch his first major World Championships medal since 2015, but suffered an ankle injury during his second attempt, which saw him throw the javelin at an impressive 85.54 meters.
Former world champion Donavan Brazier of the United States returned to the global stage with a strong showing, finishing third in 1:43.82. Although outside the automatic spots, the time was fast enough to secure qualification as one of the two fastest losers.
The heat underlined the remarkable depth in the 800m event, with three men dipping under 1:44 in a semifinal.
Wanyonyi and Attaoui Advance in Fierce Final Heat
The last semifinal was equally gripping, with Spain’s Mohamed Attaoui taking victory in 1:43.18, just ahead of Kenya’s teenage sensation Emmanuel Wanyonyi in 1:43.47. Jamaica’s Navasky Anderson also wrote his name into history, breaking his country’s national record with a 1:43.72 to claim the final qualifying spot.
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Mary Moraa kept alive her hopes of retaining her 800m world title when she made it to the semi-final alongside Lilian Odira but her best friend Sarah Moraa missed out.
The result means the eight-man final will feature: Arop (Canada), Sedjati (Algeria), McPhillips (Ireland), Burgin (Great Britain), Attaoui (Spain), Wanyonyi (Kenya), Anderson (Jamaica), and Brazier (USA).
With established champions facing off against rising names, the men’s 800m final promises to be one of the highlights of the Tokyo World Championships.