2013 IAAF Moscow World Track and Field Championships
Men's 800 Meters
Men's 1500m Final: Kiprop Is Golden, Centro Shines Silver, and Cronje Gets Surprise Bronze as Kenyan Plan Not Executed
LRC recap and analysis of the men's 1500m final won by Asbel Kiprop with Matt Centrowitz silver.August 18, 2013
Alysia Montaño Goes For It But Comes Up Agonizingly Short as Brenda Martinez Snags Bronze; Eunice Sum Stuns Mariya Savinova For Gold
LRC recap and analysis of women's 800m final won by Eunice Sum.August 18, 2013
Nick Symmonds Wins Silver as Mohammed Aman Becomes Ethiopia's First Ever 800 Gold Medalist - Men's 800 Recap
Nick Symmonds brought to and end the American medal drought at 800m with his historic silver medal after a fierce stretch duel with Mo Aman. American Duane Solomon faded to sixth.August 13, 2013
Video of 2013 World Championship Men's 800m Final: Mo Aman Gets Gold, Nick Symmonds Silver
Race video of the men's 800m final won by Mo Aman. USA visitors only.August 13, 2013
Video and Audio Interviews After 800m Final With Nick Symmonds, Mo Aman, Duane Solomon, and Ayanleh Souleiman
Audio and video interviews from the mixed zoneAugust 13, 2013
Time to Get Excited for Tomorrow's 800m Final: Can the USA Get Gold? 5 Things to Consider
There is a huge opportunity on Tuesday for the American men to end years of futility in the men's 800. The US has waited 16-years for a medal of any color for either a man or a woman in the 800. We fully expect that to change on Tuesday at 1:11:43 pm eastern. The weight for gold has been 41-years. That very well could change as well.August 12, 2013
The American Impress at 800m: Three Really Quick Takes on the 2013 Worlds 800m Semifinal
Americans Duane Solomon and Nick Symmonds automatically advanced to the 800 final. Solomon won his heat going wire to wire, while Symmonds was .01 behind first in his heat. Fellow American Brandon Johnson was the first unlucky loser as he the lead in his heat only two be passed by two guys in the final 15 meters, running 1:44.84 to miss the final by .04.August 11, 2013
America Enjoying 800m Renaissance at World Championships
After the first round of the men's 800m this morning at the IAAF World Championships, the American team has put three men into the semi-finals, the first time that has happened at these championships since 1995. Building on the momentum from last summer's Olympic final where Duane Solomon and Nick Symmonds placed fourth and fifth, respectively, the Americans feel that they could be in the medals at these championships, especially with the absence of both reigning world and Olympic champion David Rudisha of Kenya, and reigning Olympic silver medalist Nijel Amos of Botswana.August 10, 2013
All Three US Men Advance To 800 Semis Showing America Is Enjoying 800m Renaissance
After the first round of the men's 800m this morning at the IAAF World Championships, the American team has put three men into the semi-finals, the first time that has happened at these championships since 1995. Building on the momentum from last summer's Olympic final where Duane Solomon and Nick Symmonds placed fourth and fifth, respectively, the Americans feel that they could be in the medals at these championships, especially with the absence of both reigning world and Olympic champion David Rudisha of Kenya, and reigning Olympic silver medalist Nijel Amos of Botswana.August 10, 2013
800 Heats: Americans Duane Solomon, Nick Symmonds and Brandon Johnson and The Other Favorites All Advance
The 2013 IAAF world championships got under way on Saturday morning with a slew of qualifying events including the men's 800. American fans breathe easy. The first round of the men's 800 went well for you as all three of the Americans, who came in with the first (Duane Solomon), fourth (Nick Symmonds) and sixth (Brandon Johnson) times on the year, moved on automatically to the semifinals.August 10, 2013
Round 1 800m Video Interviews 2013 World Track and Field Championships Moscow
Video interviews after Round 1 of the 800m at the World Track and Field Championships in Moscow.August 10, 2013
Nick Symmonds Video Interview Afer Round 1 of 2013 World Championships in Moscow
Interview with Team USA and LetsRun.com reader Nick Symmonds after he won his round 1 heat to make the 2013 World Championships semifinal.August 10, 2013
Event Schedule
| Race | Date | CST | +04 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterfinals | 08/10/13 | ||
| Semifinals | 08/11/13 | ||
| Final | 08/13/13 |
Outside Letsrun
NY Times Recap of Final Day of Worlds
Usain Bolt led Jamaica to a 4×100 win and Teddy Tamgho became the 3rd man over 18 meters in the triple mump.
August 18, 2013
All 2013 Moscow World Track and Field Championship Photo Galleries
September 5, 2013
Men's 800m Final (Symmonds Silver), Men's 400m Final (Merritt over James), Women's 1500m Semis More
September 5, 2013
AP Recap: "At 750, I was pretty sure I was going to be the next world champion. But Aman's tough." -Nick Symmonds
August 15, 2013
AFP: Aman delivers first 800m medal for Ethiopia with gold
Article doesn’t say it but it’s the first medal of any color at 800 for Ethiopia.
August 15, 2013
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Photos
- All 2013 Moscow World Track and Field Championship Photo Galleries
- All 2013 Moscow World Track and Field Championship Photo Galleries
- Women's 800m Final Photos: Eunice Sum Gold, Brenda Martinez Bronze, Alysia Montano Heartbreak
- Men's 800m Final (Symmonds Silver), Men's 400m Final (Merritt over James), Women's 1500m Semis More
- Nick Symmonds After Win: "Whether you're gay, straight, black, white, we all deserve the same rights. If there's anything I can do to champion the cause and further it, I will, shy of getting arrested"
- AP Recap: "At 750, I was pretty sure I was going to be the next world champion. But Aman's tough." -Nick Symmonds
- AFP: Aman delivers first 800m medal for Ethiopia with gold
Race Results
- Men's 800m Final (Symmonds Silver), Men's 400m Final (Merritt over James), Women's 1500m Semis More
- All 2013 Moscow World Track and Field Championship Photo Galleries
- AFP: Aman delivers first 800m medal for Ethiopia with gold
- AP Recap: "At 750, I was pretty sure I was going to be the next world champion. But Aman's tough." -Nick Symmonds
- Nick Symmonds After Win: "Whether you're gay, straight, black, white, we all deserve the same rights. If there's anything I can do to champion the cause and further it, I will, shy of getting arrested"
- Nick Symmonds Wins Silver as Mohammed Aman Becomes Ethiopia's First Ever 800 Gold Medalist - Men's 800 Recap
- Video of 2013 World Championship Men's 800m Final: Mo Aman Gets Gold, Nick Symmonds Silver
- Video and Audio Interviews After 800m Final With Nick Symmonds, Mo Aman, Duane Solomon, and Ayanleh Souleiman
- Time to Get Excited for Tomorrow's 800m Final: Can the USA Get Gold? 5 Things to Consider
- The American Impress at 800m: Three Really Quick Takes on the 2013 Worlds 800m Semifinal
Analysis
- Men's 800m Final (Symmonds Silver), Men's 400m Final (Merritt over James), Women's 1500m Semis More
- All 2013 Moscow World Track and Field Championship Photo Galleries
- Alysia Montaño Goes For It But Comes Up Agonizingly Short as Brenda Martinez Snags Bronze; Eunice Sum Stuns Mariya Savinova For Gold
- 2013 Worlds 800m Women's Final: Eunice Sum Surprises, Brenda Martinez Bronze, Agony of Defeat for Montano, Ajee Wilson American Junior Record
- Women's 800m Semifinals Quick Thought: Don't Be Surprised if An American Wins the Final, All Three Americans Advance
- AFP: Aman delivers first 800m medal for Ethiopia with gold
- AP Recap: "At 750, I was pretty sure I was going to be the next world champion. But Aman's tough." -Nick Symmonds
- Nick Symmonds After Win: "Whether you're gay, straight, black, white, we all deserve the same rights. If there's anything I can do to champion the cause and further it, I will, shy of getting arrested"
- Women's 800 First Round: The Three Americans Move on As Montaño and Martinez Win Their Heats
- Nick Symmonds Wins Silver as Mohammed Aman Becomes Ethiopia's First Ever 800 Gold Medalist - Men's 800 Recap
Event Recaps
- Men's 800m Final (Symmonds Silver), Men's 400m Final (Merritt over James), Women's 1500m Semis More
- All 2013 Moscow World Track and Field Championship Photo Galleries
- Alysia Montaño Goes For It But Comes Up Agonizingly Short as Brenda Martinez Snags Bronze; Eunice Sum Stuns Mariya Savinova For Gold
- 2013 Worlds 800m Women's Final: Eunice Sum Surprises, Brenda Martinez Bronze, Agony of Defeat for Montano, Ajee Wilson American Junior Record
- AFP: Aman delivers first 800m medal for Ethiopia with gold
- AP Recap: "At 750, I was pretty sure I was going to be the next world champion. But Aman's tough." -Nick Symmonds
- Nick Symmonds After Win: "Whether you're gay, straight, black, white, we all deserve the same rights. If there's anything I can do to champion the cause and further it, I will, shy of getting arrested"
- Nick Symmonds Wins Silver as Mohammed Aman Becomes Ethiopia's First Ever 800 Gold Medalist - Men's 800 Recap
- Video of 2013 World Championship Men's 800m Final: Mo Aman Gets Gold, Nick Symmonds Silver
- Video and Audio Interviews After 800m Final With Nick Symmonds, Mo Aman, Duane Solomon, and Ayanleh Souleiman
Interviews
- Men's 800m Final (Symmonds Silver), Men's 400m Final (Merritt over James), Women's 1500m Semis More
- All 2013 Moscow World Track and Field Championship Photo Galleries
- Brenda Martinez Video Interview After Her Bronze Medal at 2013 World 800m Championships
- AFP: Aman delivers first 800m medal for Ethiopia with gold
- AP Recap: "At 750, I was pretty sure I was going to be the next world champion. But Aman's tough." -Nick Symmonds
- Nick Symmonds After Win: "Whether you're gay, straight, black, white, we all deserve the same rights. If there's anything I can do to champion the cause and further it, I will, shy of getting arrested"
- Nick Symmonds Wins Silver as Mohammed Aman Becomes Ethiopia's First Ever 800 Gold Medalist - Men's 800 Recap
- Video of 2013 World Championship Men's 800m Final: Mo Aman Gets Gold, Nick Symmonds Silver
- Video and Audio Interviews After 800m Final With Nick Symmonds, Mo Aman, Duane Solomon, and Ayanleh Souleiman
- Time to Get Excited for Tomorrow's 800m Final: Can the USA Get Gold? 5 Things to Consider
Event Previews
- Men's 800m Final (Symmonds Silver), Men's 400m Final (Merritt over James), Women's 1500m Semis More
- All 2013 Moscow World Track and Field Championship Photo Galleries
- AFP: Aman delivers first 800m medal for Ethiopia with gold
- AP Recap: "At 750, I was pretty sure I was going to be the next world champion. But Aman's tough." -Nick Symmonds
- Nick Symmonds After Win: "Whether you're gay, straight, black, white, we all deserve the same rights. If there's anything I can do to champion the cause and further it, I will, shy of getting arrested"
- Nick Symmonds Wins Silver as Mohammed Aman Becomes Ethiopia's First Ever 800 Gold Medalist - Men's 800 Recap
- Video of 2013 World Championship Men's 800m Final: Mo Aman Gets Gold, Nick Symmonds Silver
- Video and Audio Interviews After 800m Final With Nick Symmonds, Mo Aman, Duane Solomon, and Ayanleh Souleiman
- Time to Get Excited for Tomorrow's 800m Final: Can the USA Get Gold? 5 Things to Consider
- The American Impress at 800m: Three Really Quick Takes on the 2013 Worlds 800m Semifinal