Edmonton's Marco Arop records the world's third fastest 800 meters

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Marco Arop, right in front of Edmonton, Ontario, finishes in 1st place ahead of 2nd place. Celebrating this, Brandon McBride, Windsor, Ontario finisher, will be competing in the men's 800-meter race at the Canadian Athletics Championships in Langley, British Columbia on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Photo: DARRYL DYC ​​K /Canadian Press

Edmonton — Marco Arop is perfect It is rounded into a shape at the timing.

The 23-year-old is the best of the season at 800 meters in the 1'43.61 seconds to win the Pre-World Invitational Championships in his hometown on Sunday. I ran.

Arop time is the third fastest in the world this year, less than two weeks after the World Athletics Championships begin in Eugene, Oregon.

Salamiton won the shot put. With a toss of 19.99 meters. The 26-year-old threw 20.33 to win the Canadian Championship in Langley, British Columbia a week ago. This was the top throw in the world at the time. American Chase Erie (20.51) and Song Jia (20.38) of China have thrown better since then.

The World Championships are from July 15th to 24th.

This report by Canadian Press was first published on July 3, 2022.

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