Jepkosgei runs from the front to claim 800m gold

OSAKA, Japan, Aug 28 (Reuters) Kenya's Janeth Jepkosgei put in superb display of frontrunning to claim the women's 800 metres title in one minute 56.04 seconds at the world championships today.

The 23-year-old ran the quickest time of the year on her way to the final and improved it again to hold off Morocco's Hasna Benhassi who finished second in 1:56.99.

Mayte Martinez of Spain's final kick helped her past Russia's Olga Kotlyarova for bronze in a personal best 1:57.62.

Mozambique's 34-year-old Maria Mutola, who was chasing her fourth world 800m title, pulled up in the home straight.

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