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Audrey Werro claims 800m win at Lausanne Diamond League

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Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Audrey Werro claims 800m win at Lausanne Diamond League
Summary

Audrey Werro of Switzerland won the women's 800m at the Lausanne Diamond League on August 21, clocking a meet record of 1:55.33. Despite the victory, Werro was unable to break the world record of 1:53.28. The race used wavelight technology, with Myrte van der Schoot pacing Werro to a strong start but not able to maintain the pace. Femke Broeders-Bol finished second with a national record of 1:55.41. In the men's 800m, Emmanuel Wanyonyi of Kenya took first place with a time of 1:42.19. Both athletes are aiming for further success in upcoming events, including potential attempts at world records.

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  • •Werro sets meet record of 1:55.33 in Lausanne 800m
  • •Femke Broeders-Bol finishes second in 1:55.41
  • •Emmanuel Wanyonyi wins men's 800m in 1:42.19
  • •Event features wavelight technology for pacing
  • •Werro looks to break the longstanding world record
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  • 8:09 PMYahoo Sports — Werro wins Lausanne 800m, well off world record pace
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Switzerland's Audrey Werro clocked a meet best to win the 800m on home soil at the Lausanne Diamond League on Friday, but fell well short of the world record.It was a first Diamond League 800m win of the season for the Kenyan after two second places and a fourth-placed finish in London last month.

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