In Morocco’s Marrakesh Diamond League meeting, South African middle-distance runner Prudence Sekgodiso impressed with a world-leading time in the women’s 800m race. She clocked a personal best of 1:57.26, becoming the second-fastest South African woman in this event after Caster Semenya, an Olympic champion.
Sekgodiso stayed close behind Habitam Alemu before making her move in the final 50 meters to secure victory. Alemu finished second, while Noélie Yarigo of Benin took third place. Sekgodiso was surprised by her fast time and expressed satisfaction with her achievement but stated that it would not change her goals for the upcoming Paris Olympics.
Meanwhile, Jamaican athlete Shericka Jackson won the 200m race with a time of 22.82 seconds, marking a successful start to the Diamond League season. She emphasized on technique and execution in her race and expressed satisfaction despite not matching the world-leading time of US sprinter Mckenzie Long.
The men’s 100m race saw an upset victory by Cameroon’s Emmanuel Eseme over Canadian Olympic champion Andre De Grasse. Eseme crossed the finish line in 10.11 seconds, while De Grasse came in second at 10.19 seconds. Jamaican former world champion Yohan Blake finished eighth with a time of 10.41 seconds.
Overall, it was an exciting night at the Marrakesh Diamond League meeting as athletes from around the world showcased their talents and competed for glory on the track and field course.
In conclusion, Sekgodiso’s impressive performance in women’s 800m race and Jackson’s winning effort in women’s sprint events were among standout performances on a night filled with excitement at Marrakesh’s Diamond League meeting.
