.donavanbrazier performance broke the previous American record of 1:42.60 set by Johnny Gray in 1985. WorldAthleticsChamps
Running away from the field with 250-meters to go, Donavan Brazier secured the first 800-meter world championship gold medal for the United States. In the process, Brazier broke the American record and the championship record with a winning time of 1:42.34.
Behind Brazier, Amel Tuka of Bosnia sprinted to silver in a season’s best of 1:43.47 and Ferguson Rotich of Kenya earned bronze in a time of 1:43.82. Bryce Hoppel of the United States attempted to secure the final podium spot with a last-minute kick but finished fourth in a personal best of 1:44.25.Brazier ran a perfectly timed race, which started with Wesley Vasquez of Puerto Rico assuming the lead on the first turn. While Vasquez brought the field through the first 400 meters in 48.
With 250 meters remaining in the race, Brazier calmly passed Vasquez and continued to gain momentum through the 200-meter mark. The gap between Brazier and the rest of the field continued to grow as the Nike Oregon Project runner held his position up front all the way into the finish line.
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