Djamel Sedjati Sets World-Leading 800m Time at Ostrava Golden Spike

At the 2024 Ostrava Golden Spike, part of the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold series, Djamel Sedjati of Algeria delivered a standout performance, setting a new world lead in the men's 800m with a time of 1:43.51. This achievement surpassed the previous record set just a week earlier.

Sedjati's performance was particularly notable as it marked his first 800m race of the season. He finished more than two seconds ahead of French runner Gabriel Tual. Reflecting on his race, Sedjati said, "This was my first 800 metres of the season and I was eager to see how I'd perform. I felt strong throughout the race and managed to maintain a commanding lead."

The Ostrava meeting saw other remarkable performances. Olympic 200m champion André De Grasse dominated both the men's 100m and 200m events, clocking in at 10.10 seconds and 20.09 seconds, respectively. De Grasse expressed satisfaction with his results, stating, "This event was a test of my fitness and endurance, and I'm pleased with the results. It feels great to be healthy and to be competing at this level again."

In the men's pole vault, Olympic champion Armand Duplantis cleared 6.00m, narrowly missing the world record height of 6.25m. Despite challenging conditions, Duplantis remarked, "The cold and windy conditions today made it a challenging competition for all of us. Despite this, I'm pleased with my performance, especially the close call on my third attempt at 6.25m."

Leonardo Fabbri of Italy continued his impressive form in the men's shot put, winning his fifth consecutive outdoor competition with a throw of 22.40m. Meanwhile, Molly Caudery set a new meeting record in the women's pole vault with a clearance of 4.84m.

Julian Weber, the reigning European champion from Germany, clinched first place in the men's javelin throw with a throw of 87.26m. These performances contributed to a day filled with athletic excellence at the Ostrava meeting.

Djamel Sedjati's world-leading time in the men's 800m was a highlight of the event, showcasing his potential for the upcoming season. As he looks forward to his next race in Stockholm, Sedjati's performance at Ostrava sets a high standard for his competitors.

Key Takeaways

• Djamel Sedjati sets new world lead in 800m with 1:43.51 at Ostrava Golden Spike.
• André De Grasse wins 100m and 200m events with times of 10.10s and 20.09s.
• Armand Duplantis clears 6.00m in pole vault, narrowly missing world record.
• Leonardo Fabbri wins 5th consecutive outdoor shot put competition with 22.40m throw.
• Molly Caudery sets new meeting record in women's pole vault with 4.84m clearance.