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Holder of the best performance in 800m this year, Sedjati has confirmed the results he has achieved throughout the season by finishing first in the fourth heat, clocking 1:45.84, ahead of British Giles Eliot (1:45.93) and American Kessler Hobbs (1:46.15).

The three athletes have directly qualified for the semifinals.

The middle-distance runners Mohamed-Ali Gouaned and Slimane Moula will have to go through the repechage to secure a spot in the semifinals.

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