World silver medallist Melissa Bishop is rounding into form at just the right time, racing to a Canadian record in the 800 metres on Friday. The 28-year-old from Eganville, Ont., ran one minute 57.01 seconds to finish fifth at the Monaco Diamond League meet, squeaking under her previous record of 1:57.02 she set in finishing fourth at last summer's Rio Olympics. Melissa Bishop sets Canadian record in women's 800 metres5:31The fast time comes two weeks before the world championships open at London's Olympic Stadium. I'm happy we have some weeks coming up until worlds and we'll bang it out there." South African Caster Semenya won the women's 800 gold in 1:55.27, while Francine Niyonsaba of Burundi was second in 1:55.47, and American Ajee Wilson crossed third in 1:55.61.

Source: CBC News July 21, 2017 20:09 UTC