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Male track and field athlete of the year nominees announced

Two world record breakers in 2020 and three Americans are among the 10 nominees for World Athletics’ male track and field athlete of the year.

Donavan Brazier (USA, 800m)
Joshua Cheptegei (Uganda, 5000m/10,000m)
Timothy Cheruiyot (Kenya, 1500m)
Ryan Crouser (USA, Shot Put)
Mondo Duplantis (Sweden, Pole Vault)
Jacob Kiplimo (Uganda, Half Marathon)
Noah Lyles (USA, 200m)
Daniel Stahl (Sweden, Discus)
Johannes Vetter (Germany, Javelin)
Karsten Warholm (Norway, 400m Hurdles)

Female athlete of the year nominees are expected to be announced Tuesday.