Women's 800m final 🏃‍♀️ | Tokyo Replays

The USA's Athing Mu won the women's 800m final at #Tokyo2020 in incredible fashion, finishing in a national record of 1:55.21. The 19-year-old was in a class of her own, streaking away from the field to set the fastest time of the year. Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson, herself 19, ran brilliantly to win silver in a British national record of 1:55.88, with Raevyn Rogers of the USA finishing third (1:56.81) after an immense final 50 metres saw her run through the field to win bronze.

🥇 Athing Mu 🇺🇸 1:55.21
🥈 Keely Hodgkinson 🇬🇧 1:55.88
🥉 Raevyn Rogers 🇺🇸 1:56.81
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[zizozain]

respect to Raevyn Rogers. well deserved bronze she was second to last in the final 100 m.

[thebeatnumber]

That long stride of Athing Mo is a thing of beauty. It takes a really special athlete to dominate the half mile from start to finish and this teenager is going to dominate for years to come. The rivalry with the other teenage prospect Keely Hodgkinson is just what the Women's 800 metres needs at the moment.

[shmueloluwa]

Athing Mu is a phenomenon, Hodgkinson is a real talent but Rogers is just unbelievable. She was way back in last place at the bell and still rallied to get the bronze medal!

[minilroy]

So nobody is gonna talk about How dramatically USA won 3rd place too?
What a finish...!!!!

[malarki]

That sprint by Raevon Rogers
for the Bronze Medal...wow!
Her mother must be proud!

[Losentetre]

Rogers' final stretch was UNREAL!

[abhy]

7:47 What a race, 6 runners out of 8 finishes with personal best time. 👏

[Jaysgtti]

The way Mu went back to congratulate Rodgers after she saw she medaled, so genuine & loving!❤️

[virendrasinghumara]

She is running so smoothly..so athletic.

[kintoa]

Rodgers came from the back of the pack to secure a bronze. Congrats to her.

[edmanabsin]

Athing is simply superb!

Raevyn's coming from behind to capture bronze is likewise amazing!

[mangojulie]

Watching Athing Mu raised the hairs on the back of my neck. ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT! She's tall, lithe and effortless in her running style. She put the hammer down over the final 200m. She's gonna break all the 800m records in future. I LOVE THIS ATHLETE!

[avismcgriff]

Athing Mu is sleek & precise.🔥 These athletes are so humble & truly dedicated. Great futures ahead of them!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[nyahsnyder]

athing mu doesn't even look tired and ran the whole race with ease while managing to shave 3 seconds off her initial PR. sooo impressive

[breakingthewall]

Athing Mu's stride is a thing of beauty

[Ineddiblehulk]

Mu has a strut and confidence in herself and her ability beyond even many of the goats - she’s really something else. One of the most exciting athletes of the last - I don’t know how long actually. She’s incredible.

[jeffreykicia]

I absolutely love the way Rodgers held back for the first 600 meters nearly dead last and came roaring back to take the Bronze Medal with Americans finishing 1st and 3rd place!! The patience she exhibited was outstanding and deserved an Olympic Medal. Her experience PAID off.*** (Former Professional & World Class Runner)***

[Henrythegreat]

Congratulation to Team USA for winning the Gold and Bronze medals in this race. The way MU is running was epic, and she seems never get tired. I hope the 800m world record will be her belt in near future.

[jonathanbower]

Congrats to my homegirl Hodgkinson for silver, age 19 and a PB! Go UK! And congrats to Mu, brilliant running.

[TheWayToWin]

Great race. Very smart pacing. Athing Mu is a real threat to the track and field oldest world record.