Overview

• Emmanuel Wanyonyi won the world title in 1:41.86 as Mohamed Attaoui clocked 1:42.21 for fifth, his fastest time of the season.
• Attaoui executed his usual back‑of‑the‑pack approach but encountered traffic with 200 meters remaining, costing vital momentum in the sprint.
• A late charge from Djamel Sedjati secured silver, with Cian McPhillips’ strong finish contributing to Attaoui’s slip to fifth.
• The result followed Attaoui’s standout semifinal win in 1:43.18, where he finished ahead of Olympic champion Wanyonyi using a bold late attack.
• His run carries rare significance for Cantabrian athletics, drawing local attention in Torrelavega with public screenings and praise from Ruth Beitia and José Manuel Abascal.