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THE MAN FROM ANOTHER PLANET ๐ŸŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ชโ€™s Emmanuel Wanyonyi delivered a performance for the ages in Monaco, running a sensational 2:11.83* to set a new 1000m world record at the #DiamondLeague ๐Ÿ”ฅ

The Kenyan lowered a mark that had stood for almost 27 years by just 0.13 seconds ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ

WR flash report ๐Ÿ”— bit.ly/4aNZWh8

*Pending the usual ratification procedures

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LAST CHANCE TO VOTE โฐ

Today's your final opportunity to choose June's Athlete of the Month ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Cast your vote and back your favourite before voting closes ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/4y01UVo

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WHO GETS YOUR VOTE? ๐Ÿ‘€

From world records to unforgettable performances, June delivered moments to remember ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Now it's your turn to decide the Athlete of the Month, vote now and back your favourite ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/4y01UVo

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WORLD CLASS PERFORMANCES ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ

June gave us moments to remember, now itโ€™s your turn to decide the Athlete of the Month ๐Ÿ‘€

Vote now ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/4y01UVo

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NO ONE EVER ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Audrey Werro becomes the first woman in history to run under 1:54 twice in the 800m, clocking 1:53.80 to move even closer to the world record ๐Ÿฅต

And sheโ€™s done it twice in less than three weeks ๐Ÿ˜…

#DiamondLeague

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Who gets your vote for May Athlete of the Month? ๐Ÿ‘€

A huge month of athletics needs you, donโ€™t forget to vote now and support your pick โ€ผ๏ธ

๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ bit.ly/4xgo1XA

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World records, historic performances and moments we wonโ€™t forget ๐Ÿ”ฅ

The nominees for May Athlete of the Month are here after a huge month in athletics โšก

Vote now and back your pick ๐Ÿ“ฒ bit.ly/4xgo1XA

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๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช's Sabastian Sawe is your April Athlete of the Month โ€ผ๏ธ

He made history as the first person ever to break 2 hours in the marathon, running a stunning 1:59:30 world record at the London Marathon ๐Ÿ”ฅ

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April brought the heat ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Record madness and standout performances lit up the roads, tracks and fields ๐Ÿคฉ

Now itโ€™s your call: vote now for your World Athletics+ Athlete of the Month and win exclusive prizes ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/4d4cGRc

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April ๐ŸŸฐ World record madness ๐Ÿคฉ

The roads, the tracks and the fields delivered some history making performances in April ๐Ÿคฏ

Vote for your April Athlete of the Month of World Athletics+ now and win exclusive prizes ๐Ÿ”— bit.ly/4d4cGRc

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