Emmanuel Wanyonyi
Emmanuel Wanyonyi (born 1 August 2004)[2] is a Kenyan middle-distance runner who specializes in the 800 metres. At the age of 18, he placed fourth at the 2022 World Athletics Championships.[3] Wanyonyi won the gold medal at the 2021 World Under-20 Championships, setting a championship record in the process.[4][5]
Wanyonyi (most right) at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in the 800 metres final | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Born | August 1, 2004 |
| Sport | |
| Country | Kenya |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Middle-distance running |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Highest world ranking | 1st (800m, 2023) [1] |
| Personal best | 800 m: 1:41.70 (2024) |
Wanyonyi broke the world road mile record with a time of 3:54.56 at the adizero Road to Records event in Herzogenaurach, Germany, on April 27, 2024.[6]
In June 2024, Wanyonyi won 1:41.70 to win the 800 m at the 2024 Athletics Kenya Olympic Trials, making him the 3rd-fastest performer ever over 800 metres.[7]
Achievements
Circuit wins
- Diamond League
- 2022 (800 m): Rabat Diamond League
- 2023 (800 m): Rabat Diamond League, Paris Diamond League, Xiamen Diamond League
References
- https://worldathletics.org/world-rankings/800m/men?regionType=world&page=1&rankDate=2023-12-26
- "Emmanuel WANYONYI | Profile | World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
- "Spotlight on Rising Stars: Adriana Vilagos and Emmanuel Wanyonyi". World Athletics. 2022-11-11. Retrieved 2022-11-11.
- "Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi wins Gold in men's 800m finals as compatriot Noah Kibet wins bronze". The Standard. 2021-08-22. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
- Joshua, Elvince (2021-08-20). "Emmanuel Wanyonyi: Former herdsman to gold hunter". The Standard. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
- "Wanyonyi runs world road mile record in Herzogenaurach".
- Emmanuel Wanyonyi at World Athletics
External links
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