Budapest World Athletics Championships Men's 800 Meters Race Preview
While Emmanuel Wanyonyi leads the men's 800 meters category at the event in Budapest, prominent names such as Djamel Sedjati and Marco Arop will also compete for medals.
As the men's 800 meters races to be held in Budapest within the scope of the World Athletics Ultimate Championship see Emmanuel Wanyonyi stand out as the favorite, the world record and the season's best marks shape the performances of the athletes.
Race Schedule and Program
The men's 800 meters semi-final races at the organization to be held in Budapest will take place on Saturday, September 12 at 18:26.
The highly anticipated grand final of the championship will meet sports fans on Sunday, September 13 at 19:41.
Prominent Favorite Names
Emmanuel Wanyonyi enters the race as the top favorite with his Diamond League Final victories in Zurich and Brussels.
Wanyonyi holds the world's best mark of the season with his time of 1:41.76 run in Zurich on August 27.
Strong Rivals and Competition
Competing for Kenya, Wanyonyi will face Djamel Sedjati from Algeria and the 2023 world champion Canadian Marco Arop.
Alongside these names, athletes such as Mohamed Attaoui, Brandon Miller, Max Burgin, and Ben Pattison will also compete for medals.
Historical World Record
The world record in the men's 800 meters event continues to belong to David Rudisha.
Rudisha holds the record with his remarkable time of 1:40.91 achieved in London on August 9, 2012.