Overall, 10 men ran faster than 1:42.5, all of whom now rank among the 21 fastest performers in history.
MoreGiven the number of disciplines on the track, there are six nominees for this category, though – as with the other categories – there will be just two finalists.
MoreThe first 16 of the 32 Diamond disciplines will be contested on Friday at the Allianz Memorial Van Damme, while the rest will take place on Saturday in the Belgian capital.
MoreThe world champions and world record-breakers were the final winners to be revealed as part of the World Athletics Awards 2023 on Monday
MoreIn the race for the Male Rising Star of the Year award, Emmanuel Wanyonyi will be facing off with among others the world U-20 triple jump champion, Jaydon Hibbert.
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