Over the years, the race has produced some fast times and world-class winners; and with 2024 being an Olympic year, we expect to have an even better field. Similarly, by adding a 10k to the schedule we aim to make race day in RAK bigger and better than ever”.
But the French athlete’s natural joie de vivre – notably advertised by his now famous post-race ‘chicken hat’ – is sure to be rapturously embraced by home crowd.
The world champions and world record-breakers were the final winners to be revealed as part of the World Athletics Awards 2023 on Monday (11), following confirmation of this year’s Rising Stars: world 3000m steeplechase bronze medallist Faith Cherotich and world 800m silver medallist Emmanuel Wanyon...
“Athletics is a truly global sport, and one that 214 countries are involved at the peak level. We are the biggest participation sport in the world, diverse and inclusive with no barriers to participation and we lead the way with regard to gender equality.
Spain won team silver led by Irene Sanchez-Escribarno in 11th. There was medal joy for the home nation as Belgium won team bronze, aided by an inspired Lisa Rooms placing sixth in a career-best performance.
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