Marco Arop wins 800m at Grand Slam Track stop in Florida [Video]

After taking the lead on the bell lap, Edmonton’s Marco Arop held on to win the men’s 800 metres at the Grand Slam Track event in Miramar, Fla. on Saturday. 

He finished in a season’s best one minute 43.69 seconds to edge American Yared Nuguse (1:43.75) and Australian Peter Bol (1:44.13).

Josh Kerr of Great Britain claimed the men’s short distance title and $100,000 US prize after finishing fifth in the 800 with a 1:45.01 personal best. Kerr’s result earned him four points to add to his 12 accumulated from his victory in the 1,500 on Friday.

Arop placed second in the short distance group. 

WATCH | Arop wins 800m at Grand Slam Track Miami:

Edmonton’s Marco Arop, the reigning 800-metre world champion, captures his straight Grand Slam Track victory in his signature event. Great Britain’s Josh Kerr claims the men’s short distance title at the Grand Slam Track stop in Miramar, Fla., and Arop finishes second overall.

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