Brazier sets world lead in first 800m of the season

In his first outdoor 800m race since winning the world title, Donavan Brazier registered the fastest time in the world this year.

Brazier clocked a world lead of 1:43.84, winning by nearly six seconds. Drew Windle was the second-place finisher in 1:49.64s.

Also setting a world-leading mark but in a tighter race at Big Friendly 3 meet was Briton Josh Kerr, whose 3:34.53 put him a more than a second ahead of Canadian William Paulson (3:35.59) and Craig Engels 3:36.01.

Japan’s Suguru Osako narrowly won the 3000m in 7:54.49 from Garrett Heath (7:54.79).

Chanelle Price won the women’s 800m in 2:01.71 with Nia Atkins second in 2:02.07.

The 1500m went to Shannon Rowbury in 4:03.62, while Mel Lawrence (9:04.78) won the 3000m.


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Alfonz Juck (eme news)
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Alfonz Juck serves as the publisher of EME NEWS, a comprehensive news service dedicated to the world of athletics. This daily publication provides timely updates and additional news as needed, covering various aspects of the sport.
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