Kenya’s Dorcus Ewoi says she is disappointed with her performance at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, Hungary, but will work to use the lessons gathered, to make her better.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsEwoi, running in the inaugural women’s 1500m final on Saturday, 12 September, was heavily outclassed, finishing fifth in a time of 3:58.55.##NAJAVA_MECA_9952575##The 29-year-old, off a personal best showing at the Wanda Diamond League final in Brussels on 5 September, was in the mix to challenge for a win in the opening laps, only for the chasm in class to emerge in the final lap.The Kenyan would end up separated from the leading pack, ultimately finishing seconds off Diamond League winner Klaudia Kazimierska, who took victory in a time of 3:57.55.Brigid Kosgei wins second Great North Run title as Mutiso is pipped to secondThe Pole, having unleashed a devastating kick, was able to see off a closing Georgia Hunter-Bell, who finished second in 3:57.72, with USA’s Nikki Hiltz coming third in a time of 3:58.16.©Courtesy“Not the result I wanted or worked so hard for at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, and I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t disappointed,” Ewoi said in a social media statement on Saturday night. “It was a tactical, incredibly tight race, and today I crossed the line in 5th place.”World champion opens up on races he could target in future after dominating 400mDespite the result, Ewoi, who last week expressed delight in a solid season that has seen her compete consistently in the Diamond League, said she was going to use the recent result as motivation going forward.“While it stings right now, I am grateful for the opportunity to compete against the absolute best in the world,” the reigning World Championship silver medalist added.Eliud Kipchoge backs refugee athletes ahead of historic Olympics debut“Every race is a lesson, and this only adds more fuel to the fire. Thank you to my team, my management, and all my fans back home in Kenya and across the world for the endless love and support. We regroup, we learn, and we come back stronger. The journey continues!”
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