Clayton Murphy, the sole American in the field, finished ninth.
, the 2016 bronze medalist and only American in the field, was never a factor, and placed ninth in 1:46:53.
The slow opening was likely most welcomed by Korir, a former 400-meter specialist who finished sixth in that event at the 2019 World Championships. Nobody could match his sprint once he seized the lead entering the final turn. Bronze-medalist Dobek, formerly a 400-meter hurdler, also benefited from the conservative start.
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