On the final Olympic night of athletics at the Stade de France, Faith Kipyegon joined a select group. After golds in Rio and Tokyo, the Kenyan also took a quick win in the 1500m in Paris. Three Olympic titles in a single course, no one before the world record holder has done it. There was also a Kenyan success in the 800m for Emmanuel Wanyonyi, in the third fastest time ever.
Nafa Thiam secured her place in the history books on Friday night by winning her third Olympic heptathlon title. She is now joined by Faith Kipyegon.
Beatrice Chebet outpaced the Kenyan in the 5,000m, but in the 1,500m she brooked no opposition, just as she had in the previous two Olympics. Kipyegon accelerated on the final lap, never relinquished control and won in 3:51:29. It was an Olympic record, just as it had been three years earlier.
Ethiopia missed out on the honours. Diribe Welteji faded in the final straight and fell off the podium. Australia’s Jessica Hull took silver, with Britain’s Georgia Bell taking bronze.
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The 800m has already been run at great speed this season and it was no different at the Stade de France. The only 20-year-old Emmanuel Wanyonyi He raced to the gold medal in 1’41″19. Only world record holder David Rudisha and Wilson Kipketer have ever run faster.
Jamal Sedjati was unable to do so, and the Algerian ended up in third place. The silver went to Canadian world champion Marco Arop.
In the 5000m final Jacob Ingebrigtsen His 1500m was disappointing. The defending Norwegian champion missed out on medals, but won a dominant gold in the 5000m. Silver went to Kenyan Ronald Kwemoi, and American Grant Fisher took bronze.
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Solution in javelin throw Haruka Kitaguchi Expectations. Three years ago, the Japanese woman was only 12th in her country, but then won World Cup silver in 2022 and became world champion last year. The Olympic title in Paris was added.
In a very exciting final of the 100m hurdles, Jasmine Camacho Quinn failed to consolidate her title. The Puerto Rican athlete finished third this time.
In the fight for gold was the American Masai Russell Faster than Cyréna Samba-Mayela. The Frenchwoman was very happy with the silver for her people.
See you tomorrow!
With the finals of the 4x400m relay, the last Olympic evening of athletics at the Stade de France comes to an end. Tomorrow morning, the women’s marathon will be the final event. They start at 8am with our compatriots Chloe Herbert and Hannie Verbruggen.
USA wins 4x400m final by huge margin
7th place for cheetahs
The United States won by a wide margin in a time of 3’15’27, the best time ever. Femke Bohl led the Netherlands to silver. The bronze went to Great Britain. The Panthers finished seventh in a time of 3’22’40, just as they did in Tokyo.
Helena Bonet is the latest to start her tour.
Gold can no longer escape the United States as it enters the final round. The battle for silver is still open with Great Britain, Ireland and the Netherlands. What can Femke Paul do?
Jamaica drops the baton, no longer participating. Belgium is last. USA is far ahead.
The United States is in the lead when McLaughlin-Levrone can start her round. She has a wide lead over Jamaica and Ireland.
Where does the leopard end?
After the Hurricanes it’s up to the Panthers. Three years ago they finished seventh in Tokyo. Are they better in Paris?
Here again, the Americans usually stand out. The US could win their eighth consecutive (!) gold medal in the 4x400m tonight. With 3’21’44, the US women also posted the fastest time of the series.
Hamish Kerr crowned Olympic high jump champion
All the Tornados were flying great. Then you have nothing to blame yourself for.
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Kerr takes the gold!
McEwen played with fire and it cost him gold! Hamish Kerr clears 2.34m to become Olympic champion. McEwen must settle for silver.
Meanwhile, the high jump continues. McEwen also failed at 2.34 metres.
Tornado finished fourth again.
4th place again for the Hurricane!
The Belgian Hurricane misses out on the podium again. They set a Belgian record with a time of 2’57’75. The victory goes to the USA team, Botswana has to settle for silver, while Great Britain is third.
America comes in first, followed by Botswana. Mabel is in fourth place.
Borlett runs a great final race and closes in on the top three again.
Botswana leads, then USA and then GB. Kevin Burley starts fourth, but is a long way from the top three.
Botswana are the first to receive the baton, with Dylan Borle in fourth.
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