Puerto Rican Wesley Vazquez Looks Good For A Medal #Doha2019
Puerto Rican Wesley Vazquez Looks Good For A Medal #Doha2019
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DOHA, Qatar – Puerto Rican Wesley Vazquez has put himself in an excellent position to take the men’s 800m title at the 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships in Qatar.

The Spanish-speaking country entered three 800m athletes and Vazquez will start the final as the fastest overall qualifiers.

Vazquez ran 1:43.96 to beat Kenya’s Ferguson Cheruiyot ROTICH 1:44.20 in semi-final 1 of the event on Sunday (29 Sept).

Donavan Brazier of The United States of America, 1:44.87 and Amel Tuka (BIH) 1:45.63 were the other semi-final winners.

Vazquez, who is not the event favourite, is very confident going into the final. 

“Impossible “is not a fact; it is an attitude. Thank God for everything, thank you for blessing me with the pass to the Fine,” he said on social media.

Vazquez qualified for the semi-final after finishing third in his heat with a time of 1:45.47

Ryan Sanchez, 1:54.46 and Andres Arroyo, 1:46.75 were the other Peurto Ricans, but they exited at the first round.


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Anthony Foster is a renowned Jamaican sports journalist, honored twice as the Jamaica sports journalist of the year (in 2004 and 2005). His journalistic achievements are globally recognized. Notably, he authored an award-winning article on Usain Bolt, the iconic 6-time Olympic champion, 11-time World champion, and record holder for the sprint double. This significant piece was published in the Jamaica Gleaner in 2004. Anthony's extensive coverage includes prestigious events such as the Olympic Games in Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Rio 2016. He has also provided coverage for seven (7) World Athletics Championships held between 2007 and 2022, alongside various other international sporting events. Noteworthy mentions comprise his coverage of the 2007 World Cup of cricket and his cherished experience reporting on the 2004 clash between his favorite football team, Argentina, and the USA.

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