Athletics-Niyonsaba smashes women's 2,000m world record

Athletics-Niyonsaba smashes women's 2,000m world record

The Star Online - Sport·2021-09-15 08:01

(Reuters) - Burundi's Francine Niyonsaba capped off her season by breaking the 2,000 metres world record on Tuesday, finishing with a time of 5 minutes and 21.56 seconds at a Continental Tour event in Zagreb.

The 28-year-old, who won the 5,000 metres Diamond League tile in Zurich last week, shaved nearly four seconds off the outdoor record and over two off the indoor mark.

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