The women’s 800m final saw Kenya’s L. Odila (26), a Paris Olympic™ athlete, set a new meet record of 1:54.62—the fastest time in 42 years—to claim her first title at the event. In the men’s 800m, E. Wanyui (21) also won, giving Kenya victorious in both the men’s and women’s races. The race was led by Paris Olympic™ gold medalist K. Hodgkinson (23, Great Britain) and defending champion M. Moraa (25, Kenya), setting a world record space of 55.73 seconds for the first lap. On the final straight, Kenya’s L. Odila (26) surged ahead, staging a dramatic comeback to claim her first title.[Women’s 800m Final]Gold Medal: L. Odila (Kenya) 1:54.62 Silver Medal: G. Hunter-Byrne (Great Britain) 1:54.90 Bronze Medal: K. Hodgkinson (Great Britain) 1:54.91 In the women’s 800m final, Kenya’s L. Odilla (26) of the Parish Philosophy™ won her first tournament with a breaking record of 1 minute 54.62 seconds for the first time in 42 years. In the 800m, E. Wanyoung-i (21) won the men’s championship, with the Kenyan team winning both men and women. The race was led by Parisiolmpics™ gold medalist K. Hodgkinson (23, UK) and previous tournament champion M. Moraa (25, Kenya) at the top, leading the race, bringing the world record pace at 55.73 seconds on each lap. Kenya’s L. Odilla (26) sprinted in the final straight, reaching his first round of peaking with a major comeback.[Women’s 800m Final]Gold Medal: L. Odilla (Kenya) 1 minute 54.62 Silver Medal: G. Hunter Bell (UK) 1 minute 54.90 Bronze Medal: K. Hodgkinson (UK) 1 minute 54.91
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