DOHA 2019 | Natoya Goule finishes sixth in 800m final

Natoya Goule finished sixth in the Women's 800m final at the IAAF World Championships.

Goule was in second place behind American Ajee Wilson after the first lap but could not maintain her form towards the closing stages, crossing the line in a time of 2:00:11 seconds.

Ugandan Halimah Nakaayi won the world title in a national record of 1:58:04 seconds.

Raevyn Rogers of the United States came second in 1:58:18, a seasons best and her compatriot Wilson finished third in 1:58.84 seconds.  

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