After a handful of silver and bronze medals, the American 800-meter specialist finally finishes atop the podium.
After earning two world indoor silver medals and two bronze outdoors, Ajeé Wilson finally claimed gold in the women’s 800 meters. With a dominantheading into the last lap, the American glided past the competition, winning at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Belgrade, Serbia on Sunday, March 20.
From the gun, Wilson, 27, positioned herself within striking distance for a big move in the later stages of the race. When Natoya Goule of Jamaica led the field through the first 200 meters in 28.24 and 400 meters in 59.28, Wilson tucked in behind the top group, which also included Nakaayi and Habitam Alemu of Ethiopia.
With her arms outstretched, Wilson celebrated her long-sought global championship while crossing the finish line. “For the first time ever, I didn’t look up [at the screen],” Wilson said. “I was just like, go through the line, power through, you know everybody’s coming. I’m glad we’re on the right track.”The world indoor title is the latest victory for the 12-time national champion, who is riding a six-race winning streak so far this season.
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