Lilian Odira's Dazzling Victory: Breaking Records at the World Championships
Kenya's Lilian Odira clinches the women's 800 meters world gold, shattering a 42-year-old championship record. Odira finished with 1:54.62, passing two leading Britons in the final stretch. Georgia Hunter-Bell claimed silver, while Keely Hodgkinson secured bronze. The event delivered electrifying performances, with several athletes achieving personal bests.
Kenya's Lilian Odira produced a stunning performance to secure gold in the women's 800 meters at the World Championships, breaking a championship record held for 42 years. Her finish time of 1:54.62, nearly two seconds off her personal best, placed her ahead of two British runners leading the race.
Georgia Hunter-Bell narrowly edged past her compatriot Keely Hodgkinson to take silver with a personal best of 1:54.90. Despite hamstring challenges, Hodgkinson claimed bronze in 1:54.91. The race commenced at a blistering pace, with Mary Moraa setting the 400m mark in 55.7 seconds.
Hodgkinson initially appeared set for victory after winning a 150-meter battle for the inside lane. However, Odira's surprise burst in the final meters clinched her victory. Hunter-Bell, the 2024 Olympic bronze medalist in the 1,500m, expressed satisfaction with her strategic decision to compete in the 800m, noting the high difficulty and strategic nature of the race.
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