Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce celebrates with her son Zyon after winning the women's 100 meters final, but the empty stands have caused controversy.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce celebrates with her son Zyon after winning the women's 100 meters final, but the empty stands have caused controversy.
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Fraser-Pryce crosses the finish line to win the women's 100 meters final ahead of Dina Asher-Smith. Huge cloths were spread out on the upper tiers of the Khalifa Stadium to mask the empty spaces.
Fraser-Pryce crosses the finish line to win the women's 100 meters final ahead of Dina Asher-Smith. Huge cloths were spread out on the upper tiers of the Khalifa Stadium to mask the empty spaces.
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Christian Coleman celebrates winning gold in the men's 100 meters, traditionally the blue riband event. But there were vast swathes of empty seats.
Christian Coleman celebrates winning gold in the men's 100 meters, traditionally the blue riband event. But there were vast swathes of empty seats.
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Small pockets of spectators look on during day one of World Athletics Championships in Doha 2019.
Small pockets of spectators look on during day one of World Athletics Championships in Doha 2019.
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Spectators spread out to watch the heats of the women's 400 meters.
Spectators spread out to watch the heats of the women's 400 meters.
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Ethiopian fans cheer on their athletes in the Khalifa International Stadium.
Ethiopian fans cheer on their athletes in the Khalifa International Stadium.
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A general view of the Khalifa International Stadium.
A general view of the Khalifa International Stadium.
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Karsten Warholm wins gold in the men's 400 meters hurdles with just a few thousand spectators looking on.
Karsten Warholm wins gold in the men's 400 meters hurdles with just a few thousand spectators looking on.
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