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Sarah Moraa advances to the 800m semis, but teammate Janet Jepkemoi exits after finishing last in her heat.
Mary Moraa’s cousin, Sarah Moraa, will be a lone ranger in the semi-finals of the women's 800m after her teammate Janet Jepkemoi exited at the preliminary stage of the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru.
To reach the semis, Sarah Moraa delivered an impressive performance, winning her Heat Three in a time of 2:05.11.
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20:15 - 27.08.2024
World U20 Championships: Kelvin Koech seals ticket to 800m semifinal as Phanuel Kipkosgei struggles
Kelvin Koech advances to the 800m semifinals at the World U20 Championships, while Phanuel Kipkosgei narrowly misses out
The semifinal qualification rules stated that the first four finishers of each heat, along with the four fastest times, would progress to the semifinals.
Despite the stiff competition, Moraa emerged victorious in her heat, demonstrating her readiness to compete at the highest level.
However, it was a different story for her teammate, Janet Jepkemoi, who faced a tough challenge in Heat One of the women's 800m event.
Jepkemoi struggled to keep pace with the leading runners, finishing in a disappointing last place with a time of 2:15.94.
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21:30 - 27.08.2024
Noah Lyles reveals plans for next big move, hints at Pharrell Williams collaboration
Olympic champion Noah Lyles has shared his next big move after dominating the track hinting at a high-profile collaboration.
At the front of the pack in Heat One, Rin Kubo from Japan dominated, taking first place with a time of 2:04.53 and securing her spot in the semifinals.
Kubo's performance was closely followed by Aster Areri from Ethiopia, who clocked in at 2:04.76, setting a personal best in the process.
Germany's Marie Celie Warneke also achieved a personal best, finishing third with a time of 2:04.80.
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14:30 - 27.08.2024
[VIDEO] Noah Lyles look away! US track star gets raucous reception in Utah after surprise Olympics sliver
The American runner, who claimed a shock silver medal in the 3,000m steeplechase at the Olympics, received a heroic reception back home for doing what no one expected from him.
Carise Van Rooyen from South Africa rounded out the top four, crossing the line in 2:07.51, thus ensuring her qualification for the next round.
The competition in Heat One was fierce, with Luise Rosa Braga from Brazil finishing fifth in 2:07.77, just missing out on the semifinal spot.
Maria Miguel Avelino from Portugal completed the race in 2:09.43, while India's Laxita Vinod Sandilea came in seventh with a time of 2:11.96, narrowly ahead of Jepkemoi, who unfortunately found herself at the back of the field.
Despite her best efforts, Jepkemoi will need to reflect on this performance and use the experience as motivation for future races.
The disappointment of not advancing will likely fuel her determination to improve and come back stronger in the next opportunity.
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17:30 - 27.08.2024
Why American sprinter Kenny Bednarek can't wait to return to Poland with his mother
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In Heat Two, USA's Sophia Gorriaran led the field with a winning time of 2:07.43, securing her spot in the next round.
The race was closely contested, with Nesrine Abed from Algeria finishing just behind her in second place with a time of 2:07.46. Both athletes showed strong form, comfortably qualifying for the semifinals.
Adéla Holubová from the Czech Republic also put on a solid performance, taking third place with a time of 2:07.78, while Tara Vučković from Serbia rounded out the top four, finishing in 2:07.93.
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