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World Athletics Moment of the Year: the three finalists

Sawe’s sub-two-hour marathon, Kerr’s mile record and Botswana’s 4×400 victory are in contention for the new award.

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World Athletics confirmed the three finalists for its new Moment of the Year award on Tuesday 3 November. The winner will be announced at the World Athletics Awards in Monaco on Sunday 29 November. Among the contenders is Sabastian Sawe’s marathon world record of 1:59:30 in London.

The three Moment of the Year finalists

The award is being introduced this year to celebrate the most memorable occasion of the season. Fans have chosen three moments as finalists:

  • Botswana’s victory on home soil in the men’s 4×400 at the World Athletics Relays.
  • Josh Kerr’s mile world record of 3:42.66 in London.
  • Sabastian Sawe’s marathon world record of 1:59:30 in London, in which he broke the two-hour barrier.

How the finalists were chosen and when the winner will be announced

The three finalists were decided by a fan vote through the official World Athletics app. The winner will be announced live on stage at the World Athletics Awards in Monaco.

What other awards will be presented in Monaco

The men’s and women’s Athlete of the Year, Rising Star of the Year, Coach of the Year and President’s Award will also be presented at the ceremony.

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