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SportMonday 29 June 2026

Swiss rising star Audrey Werro is making history on the track, running 1:53.28 at the Paris Diamond League meet—the third fastest women's 800m time ever recorded and a breath away from the world record.

The electrifying performance came as part of a thrilling day of athletics that saw American sprinter Trayvon Bromell pull off a major upset by defeating Noah Lyles in the men's 100m. Werro's time demonstrates the remarkable progress being made in women's middle-distance running and positions the young star among the sport's elite performers. Read the full story →

Today's takeaway: Werro's near-record run shows that track and field's next generation isn't just competing—they're rewriting the record books.

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