Werro Holds Off Broeders-Bol, Bednarek Shines at Diamond League Final
Werro won by 0.06 seconds and Bednarek matched his season-best 19.62 in a meet that produced eight records.
- On Saturday, Audrey Werro of Switzerland won the women's 800m at the Diamond League Final in Brussels, clocking 1:54.75 while holding off the Netherlands' Femke Broeders-Bol.
- Storming to victory, Kenny Bednarek of the U.S. won the men's 200m in 19.62, overcoming cold conditions at 16°C and sickness to lay a marker before next week's Ultimate Championships.
- Rajindra Campbell of Jamaica set a 23.08m national shot put record, while American Masai Russell won the 100m hurdles in 12.20sec, nine days after breaking the world record.
- Eight meet records were set during the high-octane night in Brussels, positioning athletes to compete at next week's inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest.
- Bednarek noted, "Next week, if I execute well, I can drop a massive PB," while Werro said her rival's presence is a "big source of motivation" heading into Budapest.
20 Articles
20 Articles
Bednarek sprints to world-leading 200m time, Werro holds off Broeders-Bol at Diamond League Final
American sprinter Kenny Bednarek laid down a marker ahead of next week's World Athletics Ultimate Championships, winning the men's 200 metres with a world-leading time of 19.62 seconds at the Diamond League Final on Saturday, despite less than ideal conditions.
Audrey Werro Shines: A Stunning Victory in the Diamond League Finals | Sports-Games
Audrey Werro from Switzerland claimed victory in the women's 800 metres at the Diamond League Final. Facing a spirited challenge from Femke Broeders-Bol, she finished with a time of 1:54.75. Other notable performances included Kenny Bednarek's win in the men's 200m, Masai Russell in the 100m hurdles, and Rajindra Campbell in shot put.
Werro holds off Broeders-Bol, Bednarek shines at Diamond ...
Werro wins in Brussels, as Russell and Dos Santos shine
Werro was pushed all the way by Femke Broeders-Bol, the Dutch athlete steadily improving as she transitions from the 400m hurdles, an event in which she was twice a world champion. Werro, 22, dipped for the line after a tight final 200 metres for victory in 1min 54.75sec, one of eight meet records set during a high-octane night of track and field in the Belgian capital. "I felt Femke putting me under pressure during the whole race and that absol…
Werro holds off Broeders-Bol, Bednarek shines at Diamond League Final
BRUSSELS, Sept 5 : Audrey Werro of Switzerland continued her extraordinary campaign by winning the women's 800 metres at the Diamond League Final on Saturday, holding off a determined challenge from Femke Broeders-Bol.Werro clocked one minute 54.75 seconds, while the Netherlands' Broeders-Bol crossed in 1:54.
The Fribourgerin is winning over 800 meters in the Diamond League final.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 78% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
