YOUR GUIDE TO THE GREATEST RACE IN TOWN
Riath Al-Samarrai runs the rule over Laura Muir’s rivals in tonight’s women’s 1500m final, which could be the race of the Championships...
SIFAN HASSAN (HOLLAND) A WORLD bronze medallist at the distance in 2015 and the world indoor champion last year. She has run the three fastest 1500m times in the world this year, and won her heat and semi-final in London. Since the end of last year she has been working with Alberto Salazar, the controversial American coach who trains Mo Farah. Personal best: 3min 56.05sec; Season’s best: 3:56.14. CASTER SEMENYA (SOUTH AFRICA) THE Olympic 800m champion in 2012 and 2016, Semenya has opted to double-up in London and looked extremely comfortable through the rounds, with speed to burn.
Debate about intersex athletes follows her to each major championships, but she has looked focused so far in London. Her potential at this distance remains to be seen but early impressions are that she could be a serious contender. PB: 4:01.99; SB: 4:02.84.