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Marco Arop OLY[citation needed] (born September 20, 1998) is a Canadian track and field athlete competing in the middle distance events. Arop is the reigning world champion in the 800 m, winning gold at the 2023 World Athletics Championship, after winning bronze the previous year at the 2022 World Athletics Championships. He was the first Canadian to win a world championship in the 800 m. Arop was also the 2019 Pan American Games champion in 800 m.

Key Information

Arop represented Canada at the 2020 Summer Olympics and the 2024 Summer Olympics, running a personal best of 1:41.20 over 800 m to win a silver medal in Paris. This time places him as the 4th fastest 800 m runner in history, behind Emmanuel Wanyonyi, Wilson Kipketer, and world record holder David Rudisha. With this time, Arop is also the Canadian and North, Central American and Caribbean record holder over the two lap distance. He also holds the North American record in the 1000 m, with a time of 2:13.13.[2]

Early life

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The Arop family fled Sudan during the civil war of the 1990s when Marco was a toddler. He spent his early years sharing an apartment in Egypt with his parents and three older brothers before they immigrated to Canada.[3] The family lived in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for two years, before taking up residence in Edmonton, Alberta.[4] Arop's initial athletic focus was basketball. He was offered a scholarship by Concordia University of Edmonton but switched his focus to track upon the recommendation of his high school basketball coach, Michael Wojcicki, who would later admit, "I had no idea that Marco was going to be this good."[5]

Competitive career

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Arop competed for Mississippi State in the 2018 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field 800 m in Eugene, Oregon, finishing in second place. He won the gold medal in the 800 m at the 2019 Pan American Games, setting a new Pan American record in the process.[6] He then made his World Championship debut at the 2019 edition in Doha. Qualifying to the final of the 800 m, he finished seventh. After the World Championships, Arop decided to end his amateur career and turn professional full-time, though the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic meant that the 2020 athletic season was largely cancelled.[7]

In 2021, Arop competed in his first full professional season, making his first Diamond League podium with a silver medal at the BAUHAUS-galan in Stockholm.[7] Named to his first Olympic team, Arop competed in the 800 m event at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Entering the race as a podium contender, he finished seventh in his semi-final. He did not advance to the event final, a major disappointment that he and his coaches attributed to a longstanding habit of starting too quickly, resulting in fading toward the end of the race.[8][9] In his next event that season, the Prefontaine Classic on the 2021 Diamond League circuit, Arop claimed the gold medal ahead of the reigning Olympic gold and silver medallists, Emmanuel Korir and Ferguson Rotich.[10] Five days later, at the Athletissima in Lausanne, Arop again defeated Korir and Rotich to claim his second Diamond League gold.[11] Arop's results qualified him to the Diamond League Final in Zürich, where he finished in fourth place.[12]

Arop began 2022 with this debut at the World Athletics Indoor Championships at the 2022 edition in Belgrade. He once again started a race hard and was leading the 800 m at the halfway point, but faded badly down the stretch and finished in eighth place.[13] On the 2022 Diamond League, Arop won his third Diamond League gold, and first of the season, at the British Grand Prix in Birmingham.[14] The following month, he won another Canadian national title, besting silver medallist Brandon McBride by almost a full second.[15] In an invitational event held at Foote Field weeks before the 2022 World Athletics Championships, he ran the 800 m in 1:43.61, the third-best time for any athlete that year to date.[4] Arop had the fastest time in the heats of the 800 m in Eugene, Oregon, advancing to the semi-finals.[16] He was second in his semi-final, passed just at the line by Algerian Slimane Moula, and secured automatic qualification to the final. Looking ahead, Arop said, "it's been a great first two rounds, but if I can't get it done in the final, I won't feel like I completed anything."[17] Racing a 1:44.28 time in the final, Arop won the bronze medal, only the second medal for a Canadian in the 800 m at the World Championships. Arop said this medal "means the world" and was "already looking forward to bigger and better next year."[18][19] Appearing in the 1000 m event at the Herculis meet in Monaco, he set a new national record time of 2:14.35, breaking a decade-old best of Nathan Brannen's.[20]

Going into the 2023 World Athletics Championships, Arop topped the World Athletics rankings for 800 m runners.[21] He proceeded through the heats by finishing in first place and also won his semifinal heat, leading both from start to finish. In the final, Arop changed strategies and dropped to the back of the pack over the first lap, after 500 m, he moved toward the lead of the pack and did not relinquish first place. Arop was the first Canadian male to win the 800 m at the World Athletics Championships.[22] After the race he said that "my best race plan is to be ready for anything and sometimes that's not having a race plan. When the [start] gun [sounded] my body was telling me to be patient. I've visualized this so many times and seen myself winning, but it doesn't compare to the real thing. I'm still in disbelief and I gotta give a lot of credit to my coach, my support team, my family and everybody behind me."[23] Shortly after his World Championship victory, Arop set a new personal best time of 1:43.24 at the 2023 Xiamen Diamond League event, where he finished narrowly second to Kenyan Emmanuel Wanyonyi.[24] In the season-ending 2023 Diamond League Prefontaine Classic he finished second to Wanyonyi again, while setting a new Canadian national record and personal best time of 1:42.85.[25]

Arop began his 2024 season on 4 February, competing in the short track 1000 m run at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston, Massachusetts. Arop won the event in a time of 2:14.74, breaking Nate Brannen's previous national record in the short track 1000 m of 2:16.87 set back in 2014. Arop missed Ayanleh Souleiman's short track 1000 m world record of 2:14.20 by only 0.54 seconds, but still set a new North, Central American and Caribbean area record in the event.[26][27] Prior to the 2024 Olympic Games, on 12 July, Arop competed in the 800 m at the Herculis Meeting in Monaco, finishing sixth in a time of 1:42.93 while Algerian Djamel Sedjati set a new world lead with a time of 1:41.46.[28] However, after making it through the heats and semifinals, in the final of the 800 metres at the Games on 10 August, Arop secured a silver medal, finishing second to Kenyan athlete Emmanuel Wanyonyi, in a new Canadian national record and new North, Central American & Caribbean area record of 1:41.20 to become the fourth fastest man in history at the distance. Arop finished only one hundredth of a second behind Wanyonyi, who ran 1:41.19. He finished ahead of Sedjati, who took third place in a time of 1:41.50.[29][30] On 8 September, at the Memorial Borisa Hanžekovića in Zagreb, Arop ran a new North American area record in the 1000 m, running 2:13.13 to become the fifth fastest man of all time at this distance.[31][2]

In October 2024, it was announced that he had signed up for the inaugural season of the Michael Johnson founded Grand Slam Track.[32]

Competition record

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Championship results

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Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing Canada
2017 Canada Summer Games Winnipeg 1st 800 m 1:49:23
Pan American U20 Championships Trujillo 2nd 800 m 1:47.08
2018 Canadian Championships Ottawa 1st 800 m 1:46:15
NACAC Championships Toronto 2nd 800 m 1:46.82
2019 Canadian Championships Montreal 2nd 800 m 1:46:93
Pan American Games Lima 1st 800 m 1:44.25
World Championships Doha 7th 800 m 1:45.78
2021 Olympic Games Tokyo 14th (sf) 800 m 1:44.90
2022 World Indoor Championships Belgrade 8th 800 m 1:47.58
Canadian Championships Langley 1st 800 m 1:44.39
World Championships Eugene 3rd 800 m 1:44.28
2023 Canadian Championships Langley 1st 800 m 1:44.39
World Championships Budapest 1st 800 m 1:44.24
2024 Olympic Games Paris 2nd 800 m 1:41.20
2025 World Championships Tokyo, Japan 3rd 800 m 1:41.95

Circuit performances

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Grand Slam Track results[33]
Slam Race group Event Pl. Time Prize money
2025 Kingston Slam Short distance 1500 m 6th 3:39.65 US$50,000
800 m 1st 1:45.13
2025 Miami Slam Short distance 1500 m 7th 3:35.95 US$50,000
800 m 1st 1:43.69
2025 Philadelphia Slam Short distance 800 m 1st 1:43.38 US$100,000
1500 m 4th 3:35.38

Wins and titles

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Marco Arop (born September 20, 1998) is a Canadian middle-distance runner specializing in the , where he holds the national record with a time of 1:41.20 and is recognized as one of the world's top athletes in the event. Born in , Arop immigrated to with his family as refugees in 2002, fleeing war-torn conditions, and settled in , , where he began running track casually during elementary and junior high school before committing seriously at age 17 in high school. Arop's athletic career gained momentum at the collegiate level, where he competed for the , majoring in while setting multiple personal bests, including a Canadian indoor 800m record of 1:45.90 in 2019. His international breakthrough came at the , where he won gold in the 800m with a Games record of 1:44.25. Representing at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, he advanced to the semifinals of the 800m, marking his Olympic debut. Arop's rise to elite status accelerated in subsequent years, earning bronze at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon—the first medal for a Canadian man in the 800m at the Worlds—and gold at the 2023 Championships in Budapest, becoming the first Canadian to win the world title in the event with a national record time of 1:42.85. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, he secured silver in the 800m final, running 1:41.20 for the fourth-fastest time in history and missing gold by just 0.01 seconds to Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi, while also setting a new Canadian and NACAC record. In 2024, Arop further distinguished himself by winning the Diamond League 800m final in Brussels with a time of 1:41.86 and setting a Canadian 1000m record of 2:13.13 in September. He added bronze at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo with a season-best of 1:41.95. Coached by Chris Woods and affiliated with the Running Room Athletic Club in Alberta, Arop continues to compete at the highest level, ranking third in the world for the 800m as of September 2025. Outside of athletics, he enjoys reading, playing piano, and basketball, guided by the personal motto: "Do something today that your future self will thank you for."

Early life and background

Childhood and immigration

Marco Arop was born on September 20, 1998, in , , where his family had already sought refuge from the civil war in their home region of . Amid escalating violence from the Second , his parents fled with their young children around 2000-2001, when Arop was approximately two to three years old, first relocating to for temporary safety. The family spent nearly two years in , navigating uncertainty while awaiting refugee status approval from , driven by their desire for stability and better opportunities for their children. In 2002, Arop's family immigrated to as refugees, initially settling in , , before relocating to , , where they established a more permanent home. This move was motivated by the parents' recognition of 's potential for and safety, despite the hardships of displacement. Upon arrival, the family faced significant challenges adapting to life as refugees in a new country, including language barriers—particularly for the mother, who did not speak English—and the need to start over economically and socially in a cold, unfamiliar climate. With limited prior and resources, the parents made substantial sacrifices, working tirelessly to support their six children amid cultural adjustments and the stresses of rebuilding their lives. These early experiences of resilience later influenced Arop's approach to as a means of and channeling his energy.

Family and initial sports interests

Marco Arop was born in 1998 in , , to parents Aluel Lual and Rau Arop, originally from the region; the family had fled there to before Marco's birth, and later immigrated to in 2002 with their four young sons, including Marco as the youngest at the time, eventually resettling in , , after time in and , with two more sons born later. The family's immigration hardships shaped their core values of resilience and perseverance, with Arop's parents prioritizing and hard work to provide stability and opportunities for their children in . Rau Arop has described the move as driven by concern for their kids' future, while Marco credits his mother's strength as a profound influence on his own determination. Growing up in , Arop's family fostered a supportive environment that encouraged his athletic pursuits alongside academics, instilling discipline and a team-oriented through interactions and parental guidance. His parents emphasized perseverance, often drawing from their own experiences of starting over, which helped Arop navigate challenges in sports and life. This family dynamic provided the emotional foundation for his development, with his brothers and parents attending key events and reinforcing the importance of dedication. Arop's initial passion for sports centered on , which he began playing avidly during his elementary school years in , where he also dabbled in running as a casual hobby. By high school at Blessed Oscar Romero Catholic High School, his 6-foot-4 frame made him a standout performer on the court, earning him recognition as the best basketball player in his school and drawing attention for his remarkable speed and agility. Rau Arop noted that basketball was Marco's primary skill at the time, reflecting the family's pride in his early talents. This prowess led to a scholarship offer from , where Arop initially envisioned pursuing a and even dreamed of the NBA. However, around age 16 in 2014, his high school basketball coach, Mike Wojcicki, noticed Arop's exceptional speed during games and encouraged him to try as an alternative path. Inspired by this coaching insight and seeking a better fit for his abilities, Arop pivoted to the 800m event, marking the beginning of his focused athletic journey in running.

Education and early athletics

High school development

Arop attended Blessed Oscar Romero High School in , , where he initially focused on before transitioning to during his senior year in the spring of 2016. His high school track coach recognized his potential and encouraged him to try middle-distance events, particularly the 800 meters, marking a pivotal shift from his prior pursuits. Under the guidance of coach Ron Thompson at the Voléo Athletic Club, whom he joined after an early high school meet, Arop quickly adapted to competitive running. He began with a modest 800m time of 2:04 but demonstrated remarkable progress, first breaking 2:00 with a 2:00.01 performance and then running 1:55.67 for second place in the Senior Boys 800m at the Provincial High School Championships in June 2016. In addition to the 800m, he won gold in the 400m at the 2016 High School Division 2 championships. By the conclusion of his high school season, Arop had established himself as a top provincial talent, with a personal best of 1:55.67 in the 800m. These results highlighted his natural stride and endurance, honed from years of that provided an athletic foundation for his track endeavors. Throughout his high school years, Arop balanced rigorous training with academics, maintaining strong performance in the classroom as a dedicated student while preparing for postsecondary opportunities.

Collegiate career

Marco Arop joined the team as a in the 2017–18 , quickly establishing himself as a standout middle-distance runner in the 800 meters. During his debut outdoor season in 2018, he qualified for the Championships in , where he earned the with a time of 1:45.25, setting a Mississippi State record that ranks second in school history overall. Earlier that year, Arop secured a at the (SEC) Outdoor Championships, finishing the 800m in 1:47.45 to qualify as the top seed for the NCAA East Preliminaries. In his sophomore indoor season of 2019, Arop continued his rapid progression, highlighted by a victory at the Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational on February 9, where he clocked 1:45.90 to break both the Mississippi State indoor 800m record and the Canadian national indoor record. He followed this with another at the SEC Indoor Championships later that month, running 1:47.86 for second place and contributing to a fifth-place finish in the 4x400m relay. These performances underscored Arop's tactical maturity and speed endurance, positioning him among the top collegiate 800m runners nationally. Academically, Arop pursued a degree in business information systems at Mississippi State, though he did not complete it due to his emerging opportunities. In December 2019, after two seasons of collegiate competition, Arop announced his decision to forego his remaining NCAA eligibility and turn , signing with the Bowerman Track Club to focus on his athletic career full-time.

Professional career

Breakthrough seasons

Following his successful collegiate career at , where he earned All-American honors multiple times, Marco Arop turned professional in December 2019, forgoing his senior year to join the professional team under coach . This transition marked the beginning of his breakthrough as a senior professional athlete, building on his first senior Canadian national title in the 800 m won in 2018. The 2020 season was disrupted by the , but Arop maintained momentum through limited competitions and training, setting a new personal best of 1:44.14 in the 800 m during a meet in , which helped secure his qualification for the Tokyo Olympics via world rankings and entry standards. At the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics in 2021, Arop made his Olympic debut, advancing to the semifinals with a time of 1:45.26 before finishing eighth in the semis in 1:44.90. Arop's 2021 season solidified his rise on the global stage, starting with a season-best 1:44.76 victory at the Maroon and White Invitational in May, signaling his growing prowess post-college. He followed this with his debut, earning a silver medal at the BAUHAUS-galan in with a personal best of 1:44.00 and bronze at the meeting in six days later in 1:44.06, both finishes against elite fields that boosted his international profile. Later that year, he claimed victory at the in , in 1:44.51, outkicking Olympic medalists Ferguson Cheruiyot Rotich and . These performances, combined with his win at the 2021 Canadian championships, earned him a spot on Canada's Olympic team and highlighted his tactical maturity in high-stakes races.

Major international successes

Marco Arop achieved his first major international medal at the in , where he secured bronze in the men's final with a time of 1:44.28, marking a breakthrough for the Canadian athlete in global competition. To qualify for the event, Arop earned his spot through the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Trials earlier that year, running a national record of 1:44.50 in the semifinals, which positioned him among the top entrants for the world championships based on ' qualification standards. In the final, Arop employed a tactical strategy of conserving energy in the early laps before surging in the final to edge out Kenya's Wycliffe Kinyamal for third place, demonstrating his growing prowess in high-stakes races. Building on this success, Arop claimed gold at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, winning the men's 800 metres with a time of 1:44.24 and becoming the first Canadian to win a world title in the event. His qualification came via strong performances in the Diamond League circuit and the Canadian championships, where he won in 1:44.64 and met the automatic entry standard. During the Budapest final, Arop executed a patient race plan, staying in the middle of the pack through the first lap before accelerating decisively on the backstretch to overtake the leaders, including eventual silver medallist Emmanuel Wanyonyi, in a display of strategic positioning and finishing speed. This victory not only elevated Arop's status but also etched his name into Canadian track and field history as the nation's first world champion in the 800 metres since the event's inception in 1983, while earning him Olympic qualification designation for the Paris Games. Later in the season, Arop set a Canadian record of 1:42.85 while finishing second at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon.

Recent competitions

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Arop secured the in the men's 800m final, clocking a time of 1:41.20, which marked the fourth-fastest performance in the event's history and came just 0.01 seconds behind gold medalist Emmanuel Wanyonyi of . This near-miss highlighted Arop's tactical prowess in a tightly contested race, where he surged late but could not overtake the leader. Following the Olympics, Arop focused on recovery from the demanding schedule before building momentum for the 2025 season, during which he signed with the inaugural Grand Slam Track league as a contracted racer. In this series, he dominated the men's 800m discipline, securing victories in Kingston (1:45.13), (1:43.48), and other legs to claim the overall short-distance title, often outpacing Olympic Wanyonyi. These performances, combined with a third-place finish in the 800m at the Final in (1:42.57), positioned him strongly for the World Championships. Defending his 2023 world title, Arop advanced through the heats at the in by winning his semifinal in 1:44.11 amid rainy conditions. In the final on —his 27th birthday—he earned with a season-best 1:41.95, finishing behind Wanyonyi and Britain's in a race that extended his streak of three consecutive medals. No major competitions followed for Arop through November 2025, as he entered the off-season.

Records and achievements

Personal bests

Marco Arop's personal bests reflect his specialization in middle-distance events, particularly the 800 metres, where he has shown rapid progression since entering elite competition. His outdoor 800 m best of 1:41.20, achieved during the final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, not only secured him a silver medal but also established a new Canadian and North American record. Arop's improvements in the 800 m have been marked by consistent breakthroughs, often coinciding with major championships. Starting with a personal best of 1:44.25 at the , he lowered it to 1:44.14 in later that year before setting 1:42.85 at the 2023 Diamond League Final in , which surpassed the previous Canadian record of 1:43.20. This culminated in his Olympic performance in , demonstrating a trajectory of over two seconds gained in five years through refined training and tactical execution. In indoor and related events, Arop's marks further highlight his versatility. His indoor 800 m best stands at 1:45.50, set in January 2024 at the Randal Tyson Track Center in , which also broke the Canadian indoor record. He has broken Canadian records multiple times across indoor and outdoor 800 m, underscoring his dominance in national . Arop has also competed successfully at longer distances, with a 1500 m best of 3:35.38 recorded in June 2025 at the Grand Slam Track meet in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His road mile personal best is 4:04.93, achieved in April 2025 during the Adizero Road to Records event in Herzogenaurach, Germany. His 1000 m best is 2:13.13 (outdoor, Canadian record), set on September 8, 2024, in Zagreb, Croatia; his indoor 1000 m best is 2:14.74 from February 2024.
EventTimeDateLocationNotes
800 m (outdoor)1:41.2010 Aug 2024 (FRA)CR, NAR
800 m (indoor)1:45.5027 Jan 2024Fayetteville, AR ()CR
1000 m (outdoor)2:13.1308 Sep 2024 (CRO)CR
1000 m (indoor)2:14.7404 Feb 2024Boston, MA ()CR (indoor)
1500 m3:35.3801 Jun 2025Philadelphia, PA ()
Mile (road)4:04.9326 Apr 2025 (GER)

National and world records

Marco Arop holds the Canadian national record in the men's outdoors, set at 1:41.20 during the final at the 2024 Paris Olympics. This performance not only secured him the but also established a North American, Central American, and Caribbean area record (NACAC AR), surpassing the previous Canadian mark of 1:43.20 held by Brandon McBride since 2018. Arop's time marked the first instance of a Canadian breaking the 1:42 barrier outdoors, significantly advancing the nation's standing in middle-distance events historically dominated by European and African runners. Arop also holds the Canadian national record in the , set at 2:13.13 on September 8, 2024, at the meeting in , . This performance improved on his previous best and established a new benchmark for the event. In the indoor season, Arop has progressively lowered the Canadian record. He first claimed it in 2019 with a time of 1:45.90 at the Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational, eclipsing prior benchmarks and signaling his emergence as a top domestic talent. He further improved it to 1:45.50 on January 27, 2024, at the Razorback Invitational in . These updates reflect Arop's consistent refinement of his indoor prowess, contributing to a broader resurgence in Canadian by providing benchmarks that inspire younger athletes. On the global stage, Arop's 1:41.20 ranks as the fourth-fastest time in history, positioning him behind David Rudisha's of 1:40.91, Rudisha's 1:41.01, and Emmanuel Wanyonyi's 1:41.07. This achievement has elevated Canada's profile in the event, as Arop became the first non-African to medal in the Olympic final since 2008, fostering greater international recognition and investment in the discipline domestically.

Competition record

Championship results

Marco Arop has achieved notable success in major championships, particularly in the men's 800 m event, earning medals at the Olympic Games, World Athletics Championships, and Pan American Games. His results in these competitions are detailed below, focusing on final placements and times where applicable.

International Championships

YearEventPlacementTimeNotes
2019Pan American Games (Lima)1st (Gold)1:44.25Set Pan American Games record.
2021Olympic Games (Tokyo)7th (Semifinal)1:44.90Did not advance to final.
2022World Athletics Championships (Eugene)3rd (Bronze)1:44.28First Canadian medal in event since 2007.
2023World Athletics Championships (Budapest)1st (Gold)1:44.24First Canadian gold in 800 m at Worlds.
2024Olympic Games (Paris)2nd (Silver)1:41.20Canadian record; closest finish in Olympic 800 m history.
2025World Athletics Championships (Tokyo)3rd (Bronze)1:41.95Third consecutive Worlds medal.

National Championships (Canada)

Arop has won multiple Canadian titles in the 800 m, establishing dominance domestically since 2018.
YearEventPlacementTimeNotes
2018Canadian Championships (Ottawa)1st (Gold)N/AFirst senior national title.
2019Canadian Championships2nd (Silver)N/AQualified for Pan Am Games.
2020Canadian Championships1st (Gold)1:45.79
2021Canadian Championships1st (Gold)1:45.17
2022Canadian Championships1st (Gold)1:44.29
2023Canadian Championships1st (Gold)1:45.32
2024Canadian Championships1st (Gold)1:43.53Athletics Canada Championships record.
2025Canadian Championships1st (Gold)1:45.45Sixth consecutive title.

Circuit performances

Marco Arop has established himself as a prominent figure on the Wanda Diamond League circuit, the premier annual series of elite invitationals, where he has secured multiple victories and podium finishes in the men's . His breakthrough on the circuit came in 2023, with consistent podiums including third place at the meeting in (1:43.51), second in (1:43.30), second in (1:43.24, personal best), and second in the Eugene final (1:42.85), finishing second overall. In 2024, Arop continued his success with a win at the Silesia Memorial (1:41.86, meeting record) and a third-place finish in the final (1:43.25), placing fourth overall in the season standings. The following year, 2025, saw Arop earn three podium finishes across the circuit—two second places, including , and a third in —before finishing third in the Zurich final (1:42.57), securing a top-three ranking for the season despite not claiming the title. Beyond the Diamond League, Arop signed with Michael Johnson's inaugural Grand Slam Track league in October 2024 as the first Canadian athlete, committing to its 2025 short-distance events (800m/1500m). In the Philadelphia opener on May 31, 2025, he won the 800 metres decisively (1:43.38), followed by a 1500 metres personal best of 3:35.38 while placing fourth, to claim the overall short-distance group title by a single point.
SeasonKey Diamond League Results (800m)Overall Circuit StandingNotes
2023Monaco: 3rd (1:43.51); Lausanne: 2nd (1:43.30); Xiamen: 2nd (1:43.24, PB); Eugene Final: 2nd (1:42.85)2ndConsistent podiums built momentum for world championships.
2024Silesia: 1st (1:41.86); Brussels Final: 3rd (1:43.25)4thTactical wins highlighted post-Olympic form.
2025Xiamen: 2nd; Lausanne: 3rd; Zurich Final: 3rd (1:42.57)Top 3Three podiums; circuit form supported worlds preparation.

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