Uganda’s Halimah Nakaayi ran a season-best 1:58.39 to win bronze in the women’s 800m at the Wanda Diamond League meet held on May 3 in Shanghai/Keqiao.
Nakaayi, the 2019 world champion, delivered a strong finish in a high-calibre field at the China Textile City Sports Centre.
The race was won by Ethiopia’s Tsige Duguma, who stormed to victory in 1:56.64 – a Meeting Record, World Lead, and new Ethiopian National Record. Australia’s Sarah Billings followed in second place, clocking a personal best of 1:57.83.
Despite the fast pace set by the leaders, Nakaayi held her ground and closed well in the final stretch to secure third place.
Her 1:58.39 not only marked her fastest time this year but also showed promising signs ahead of the World Athletics Championships.
