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Slovenian athletes advance to semifinals at World U20 Championships in Eugene
At the World U20 Championships in Eugene, USA, Slovenian middle‑distance runners have secured places in the semifinals. Benjamin Lakošeljac posted a time of 1:51.00 in the 800 m, earning second place in his qualifying heat and advancing comfortably. Živa Remic qualified for the 800 m semifinals with a time of 2:09.86, finishing first in her group despite a slower pace than her personal best. Gaja Kovačec also reached the semifinals, posting 2:08.38 to claim the last qualifying spot in her heat.
The championships have seen other notable performances, including the disqualification of Kenya’s Nancy Jepngetich for a lane violation and the absence of Britain’s Phoebe Gill due to a knee injury. Slovenia’s sprint specialist Urška Ogrizek set a personal best of 11.70 seconds in the 100 m but did not advance, while jumper Luka Zarnik fell short of the final with a best throw of 62.48 m.
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Benjamin Lakošeljac · Eugene, United States · Gaja Kovačec · World U20 Championships · Živa Remic
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Kenyan runner Nancy Jepngetich was disqualified for a lane violation. slovenska-atletika.si · sportklub.n1info.si
- [● 2 SOURCES] Gaja Kovačec qualified for the 800 m semifinals with a time of 2:08.38. slovenska-atletika.si · sportklub.n1info.si
- [● 2 SOURCES] Benjamin Lakošeljac qualified for the 800 m semifinals with a time of 1:51.00. slovenska-atletika.si · sportklub.n1info.si
- [● 2 SOURCES] The World U20 Championships are being held in Eugene, United States. slovenska-atletika.si · sportklub.n1info.si
- [● 2 SOURCES] British athlete Phoebe Gill withdrew from the championships due to a knee injury. slovenska-atletika.si · sportklub.n1info.si
- [● 2 SOURCES] Živa Remic qualified for the 800 m semifinals with a time of 2:09.86. slovenska-atletika.si · sportklub.n1info.si