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Korir, Ferguson and Ngeno win their heats to book slot in today’s semis

Kenya's Emmanuel Kipkurui Korir (R) waits for the results in the Men's 800m heats at the 2019 IAAF World Athletics Championships at the Khalifa International stadium in Doha on September 28, 2019. [AFP]

Emmanuel Korir led compatriots Ferguson Rotich and Ngeno Kipngetich into the semis of the two-lap race on Saturday.  

After staying behind through the first lap Ngeno, 19, pulled away in the final stretch, opening up his stride to win heat two in 1:46.07. Spaniard Adrian Ben ran 1:46.12 for second. Briton Jamie Webb held on for third. The semis will be run on Sunday.

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