MONACO: Ugandan Joshua Cheptegei ensured a thrilling return for competitive athletics on Friday as he shattered the much-vaunted 16-year-old 5,000m world record at the Monaco Diamond League. Lyles had worn a black glove on his right hand and raised his fist at the start of the 200m to show his support for recent anti-racism protests. World 200m champion Lyles also had no problems in his race, sweeping to a convincing victory in 19.76sec. “It’s a lot better to be out here competing instead of being in your backyard,” said Lyles. A loaded women’s 5,000m field witnessed a battle royale between Kenyan world champion Hellen Obiri and Ethiopian Letesenbet Gidey.

Source: Ethiopian News August 16, 2020 00:54 UTC