Kenya’s Wanyonyi Smashes 800m Record!

Kenya’s athletics trials in Nairobi delivered a historic moment this weekend as 19-year-old Emmanuel Wanyonyi blazed through the men’s 800 meters in 1:41.70—the third-fastest time ever recorded! The performance secured his spot for the Paris Olympics and left fans buzzing about the sport’s future.

But the fireworks didn’t stop there! African 100m champion Ferdinand Omanyala lit up the track with a world-leading 9.79 seconds in the sprint final, proving Kenya isn’t just about long-distance dominance.

Saturday’s events capped off two days of electrifying races, showcasing Nairobi as a hotspot for track talent. With Paris 2024 on the horizon, these athletes are rewriting the rules of speed—and we’re here for it.

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Athletics: Wanyonyi runs third-fastest men's 800m of all-time

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