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Hopeful Korir targets podium place in 400m final tonight

USA's Fred Kerley (R) runs past Italy's Davide Re (L) and Kenya's Emmanuel Kipkurui Korir on his way to winning the Men's 400m semi-final at the 2019 IAAF Athletics World Championships at the Khalifa International stadium in Doha on October 2, 2019. (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR / AFP)
 

After a disappointing show in men’s 800m, his preferred event, Emmanuel Korir had something to smile about on Wednesday following his qualification to today’s 400m finals.

Korir posted a season-best time of 44:37 behind American Fred Kerley who won the race in 44:25.

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