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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Daniel Harris

World Athletics Championships: Odira pips Hunter Bell and Hodgkinson in 800m final, USA top medal table – as it happened

Kenya's Lilian Odira crosses the finish line ahead of Great Britain’s Georgia Hunter Bell (left), who took silver, and Keely Hodgkinson in third.
Kenya's Lilian Odira crosses the finish line ahead of Great Britain’s Georgia Hunter Bell (left), who took silver, and Keely Hodgkinson in third. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters

That, then, is us. There’s always a sadness when a major event ends because the joy of immersion is so intense, but I’m afraid that’s where we are. Thanks all for your company over the last week-and-a-bit, it’s been a privilege – peace out.

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It’s only the second time GB have finished this meet without a gold medal, and overall, it was a disappointing week for them. There were no dead certs, but Keely Hodgkinson was certainly expected to win, Matt Hudson-Smith didn’t make the final, Josh Kerr got hurt during his, and the relays were a total bust.

Still, though, there was some very decent performances: Any Hunt in the women’s 200m is the standout, but silver and bronze in the women’s 800 isn’t the be sneezed at, likewise Jake Wightman’s 1500m silver. There’ more to come from all concerned.

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