Kenya

Emmanuel Wanyonyi is a rising star in track and field from Kenya, specializing in middle-distance events, particularly the 800 meters. Known for his impressive speed and endurance, Wanyonyi has quickly made a name for himself on the international stage, capturing audiences with his performances.
800 Metres
Athletissima Lausanne
1:41.11
8/22/2024
Mile Road
3:54.6h
4/27/2024
1500 Metres
3:43.19
3/5/2022
The XXXIII Olympic Games - 800 Metres
1:41.19

CITIUS MAG
6 days ago
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FloTrack
12 days ago
THE WORLD’S BEST PUTTING ON A SHOW With 100m to go, it was anyone’s race betwen Emmanuel Wanyonyi, Djamel Sedjati, and Brandon Miller. Watch even more Diamond League action this week—including Jakob Ingebrigtsen's return to the 1500m in Silesia!—this Sunday, August 23, LIVE on FloTrack. Catch FloTrack's Diamond League coverage all season long, including the World Feed, our companion show Athlete's Lounge, dedicated field event streams, and more! → https://flosports.link/3UK9p3C FloTrack’s #DiamondLeague and #LausanneDL coverage presented by @On-Running and @fleetfeet699 Watch track & field live and on demand on FloTrack—plus thousands of events across every sport in the FloSports network, all included in one subscription: 📺 ▶ SIGN UP TO WATCH: https://flosports.link/4gJ9flK A subscription gives you access to: • Diamond League, AAU & more! • Full replays, highlights, breaking news, and exclusive coverage • Thousands of live events across 25+ sports in the FloSports network • The FloSports apps, so you can watch anywhere on your TV, phone, tablet or computer Stay connected with FloTrack: 🌐Website: https://www.flotrack.org/ ▶️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FloTrack 📱Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flotrack/?hl=en 🎵TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flotracktv 📘Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FloTrack/ 𝕏: https://x.com/FloTrack ABOUT FLOSPORTS FloSports is the No. 1 sports streamer in the U.S. with 55,000+ live events across more than 25+ sports. By bringing thousands of events and communities onto one platform, Flo creates scale where none previously existed, connecting passionate fans with the sports they love while giving athletes, organizers, and rights holders the tools to reach and engage a global audience. Flo holds 600+ rights agreements with top sports organizations—including NASCAR, USA Wrestling, Varsity, AHL, High Limit Racing, Tour de France, Wanda Diamond League, and 20 NCAA conferences—to bring world-class competition to fans around the world. Learn more at flosports.tv. #FloSports #flotrack #track #trackandfield

Josh Kerr pulled off the arguable the ballsiet world record in track and field history- announcing months in advance he'd break the mile world record on July 18th in London — then doing exactly that with a 3:42.66 in front of 50,000 fans. The LetsRun crew breaks down Kerr's flawless splits, what it means for the Cole Hocker rivalry heading toward LA 2028, and why the Brooks Beasts are suddenly track's most impressive training group. Plus: Brandon Miller destroys Emmanuel Wanyonyi in the 800, Keely Hodgkinson battles through a rough stretch, and Ajayi's stare-down of Oblique Seville sparks a heated debate about sportsmanship. All the details on Josh's run https://www.letsrun.com/news/2026/07/josh-kerr-called-his-shot-delivered-kerr-runs-342-66-to-break-el-guerroujs-27-year-old-mile-world-record/ 00:00 Josh Kerr Breaks the Mile World Record 05:33 Race Splits and Pacing Strategy 08:56 What This Means for Cole Hocker and the 1500 13:28 Commonwealth Games and What's Next for Kerr 15:43 Wanyonyi's Loss and the Doping Question 21:31 Kerr's Age, Legacy, and Longevity 24:18 No Betting on the Mile? 28:55 Nuguse and the Rest of the Mile Field 30:44 Keely Hodgkinson's Complicated 800 Meters 37:00 Jessica Hull and the London Diamond League Results 40:32 Tebogo Thorp and the 110 Hurdles 42:00 Ajayi's 100-Meter Stare Down Debate 47:34 Is Josh Kerr Clean? 51:05 Brandon Miller and the US 800-Meter Golden Era 56:50 Can Kerr Go After the 1500 World Record? 59:13 Supporters Club Plug and Wrap-Up

LetsRun
about 2 months ago
Brandon Miller talks after running a huge pb of 1:42.19 to dominate the London Diamond League, beating Emmanuel Wanyonyi in the process. LetssRun.com's full recap of the race is here: https://www.letsrun.com/news/2026/07/brandon-miller-runs-huge-pb142-19-stuns-emmanuel-wanyonyi-to-dominate-mens-800-meters-in-london/ LetsRun.com is the home of professional running. Full Mile World Record and 2026 London Diamond League Coverage Here: https://www.letsrun.com/events/2026/07/2026-novuna-london-athletics-meet-london-diamond-league 🔥 Support independent journalism • Score a free t-shirt by joining our Supporters Club: https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Let’s stay connected: ▶️ YouTube (Subscribe to our channel): https://www.youtube.com/@letsrunfast?sub_confirmation=1 🏠 Homepage: https://www.letsrun.com 🗣 Forum: https://www.letsrun.com/forum 💛 Supporters Club: https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@letsrunfast?sub_confirmation=1 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsrundotcom 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsrundotcom

LetsRun
about 2 months ago
Monaco delivered. Emmanuel Wanyonyi shattered Noah Ngeny's nearly 27-year-old 1000m world record with a stunning 2:11.83, closing in a blistering 13.1-second final 100 meters. Agnes Ngetich nearly took down the suspect Chinese 3000m world record in her track opener, running 8:08, while Faith Kipyegon's puzzling injury-plagued season continued with a fourth-place finish. Julien Alfred ran 21.51 in the women's 200m — the third-fastest ever — to destroy a field where even third-place Gabby Thomas ran faster than any previous race in history. Collen Kebinatshipi moved to number six all-time in the 400m with 43.44, setting up a must-watch showdown with Samuel Ogazi later that night at the Ed Murphey Classic. 🎁 🎧 Get this as a podcast with a super soft running shirt — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Timestamps 0:00 Monaco Diamond League Recap and Highlights 3:01 Wanyonyi's 1000m World Record Breakdown 6:31 1000m All-Time List and Wanyonyi's Kick 9:06 Wanyonyi's Road to the 800m World Record 12:15 Pacing Lights Debate and World Record Integrity 17:19 Women's 3000m: Ngetich's Brave World Record Attempt 22:41 Faith Kipyegon's Struggles: Time to Worry? 28:58 Should Kipyegon Shut It Down for the Season? 30:54 Men's Steeplechase: Kenya's Drought Finally Ends 34:06 Men's 5000m: Graham Blanks Nearly Wins Diamond League 36:35 Blanks' Finishing Tactics and the Rail Debate 43:50 Isaac Kimeli's Mysterious Decline 46:43 Julien Alfred's Stunning 21.51 in the Women's 200m 51:34 Alfred vs Jefferson: Who Wins Fully Healthy? 55:31 Seville's 100m, Russell's Hurdles, and Kebinatshipi's 400m 1:00:45 Ed Murphy Classic Preview: Ogazi vs Wilson at 400m 1:03:22 Rapid Fire: World Cup, Women's 400m, and Wrap-Up CONTACT Email: podcast@letsrun.com Call or text: 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786) ABOUT THE LETSRUN.COM PODCAST Since 2000, LetsRun.com has been the independent home of elite running. Described by the New York Times as the "influential website that serves as something of a superego for American running," the podcast is the weekly deep dive into the world of track and field and elite distance running. The show is hosted by LetsRun.com co-founders Weldon Johnson, a 2-time Team USA member, and Robert Johnson, a former Cornell coach who helped pace the marathon world record, along with award-winning senior writer Jonathan Gault. Together they move beyond PR headlines to provide insider reporting and unfiltered debate serious fans rely on.

Total Running Productions
about 2 months ago
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FloTrack
3 months ago
Cooper Lutkenhaus and Emmanuel Wanyonyi battle to the line in Oslo in record-breaking fashion. Website: http://flosports.link/3p20lTj Subscribe: http://flosports.link/3p4YLQp Get the FloSports iOS app: http://bit.ly/FloTrackiOSApp_9 Follow FloTrack Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FloTrack Twitter: https://twitter.com/flotrack Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FloTrack

17-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus ran 1:42.70 at the Stockholm Diamond League to win the 800m in his Diamond League debut and beat Olympic silver medalist Marco Arop in the process. Don't forget, he is a rising high school seniot. He is now undefeated through five 800m finals this year, including a US indoor title and a World Indoor gold in Poland that made him the youngest world champion in any event in history. He'll face his biggest test in Oslo when he goes up against Emmanuel Wanyonyi. Take this podcast on the go in audio form via: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/05xhWY0PxqwysmKXuvCWxz?si=BPd2pn4gS6OCRlirSUkOxw APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-track-field-audrey-werro-stuns-keely-hodgkinson/id1204506559?i=1000771768260 FOLLOW CITIUS MAG ▶ Subscribe to the podcast: https://apple.co/3Byp72I ▶ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/CitiusMag ▶ On Instagram: http://instagram.com/citiusmag ▶ On Facebook: http://facebook.com/citiusmag ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/citiusmag ▶ On our website: http://citiusmag.com For other inquiries, contact us: chris@citiusmag.com Thanks for watching - please like, share and comment, and subscribe! Help us continue to bring track and field to your home and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyDlyHPHLhcIT8ov53d5qg/join

LetsRun
4 months ago
Emmanuel Wanyonyi, the 21-year-old world and Olympic 800m champion, delivered a stunning performance in just his second elite 1500m race at the Kip Keino Classic. Despite a slow middle section, Wanyonyi closed with a 54-second final lap to win in 3:30.41. Reynold Cheruiyot, the 2023 World Championship bronze medalist, finished second in 3:34.73. Timothy Cheruiyot was only sixth. Notably, US champion Jonah Koech was entered but did not race — even his agent doesn't know why. The discussion turns to Wanyonyi's future in the 1500m, with comparisons to Seb Coe's legendary 800/1500 double at the 1984 Olympics. His coach says the focus remains on the 800 this season, but the LA 2028 Olympic schedule has been designed to allow the 800/1500 double. The panel also touches on Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's potential 400/400H double at LA 2028. Timestamps: 0:00 – Wanyonyi's 1500m race breakdown and results at the Kip Keino Classic 1:01 – Full results: Wanyonyi 3:30.41, Cheruiyot 2nd, Jonah Koech DNS 1:45 – Coach's comments and Wanyonyi's season plans 2:22 – Comparisons to Seb Coe and Wanyonyi's racing style — impossible to pass once in front 3:30 – Timeline for the 800/1500 double: 2027 Worlds as a test, LA 2028 as the target 4:29 – LA 2028 Olympic schedule allows the double, but the 1500 comes first 5:30 – Could the schedule change? Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's double prospects 6:50 – Predictions and LetsRun.com subscription info

World Athletics
9 months ago
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CITIUS MAG
over 1 year ago
Marco Arop delivered a deceptively dominant performance in the Men’s 800m at Grand Slam Track Kingston, clocking 1:45.13 to win by over a second in windy conditions. The time may not seem spectacular for the 1:41.20 man—but it’s all about context. Arop powered through headwinds, led from the front, and still comfortably dropped Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi, who finished second (+1.31), and Bryce Hoppel (+1.89). Meanwhile, Olympic 1500m medalists Cole Hocker, Yared Nuguse, and Josh Kerr all struggled—Kerr faded to last in 1:50.68 after battling a lingering hip injury. Despite the loss, Wanyonyi’s second-place finish, combined with his 1500m win on Saturday, earned him the $100,000 Slam Champion title in the Men’s Short Distance event group. FOLLOW CITIUS MAG ▶ Subscribe to the podcast: https://apple.co/3Byp72I ▶ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/CitiusMag ▶ On Instagram: http://instagram.com/citiusmag ▶ On Facebook: http://facebook.com/citiusmag ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/citiusmag ▶ On our website: http://citiusmag.com For other inquiries, contact us: chris@citiusmag.com Thanks for watching - please like, share and comment, and subscribe! Help us continue to bring track and field to your home and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyDlyHPHLhcIT8ov53d5qg/join

CITIUS MAG
over 1 year ago
Emmanuel Wanyonyi stepped into the spotlight and didn’t blink. In one of the most stacked races of the weekend—featuring the full Olympic 1500m podium of Cole Hocker, Josh Kerr, and Yared Nuguse—it was 19-year-old Wanyonyi, better known for his 800m prowess, who owned the moment. With 40 meters to go, Wanyonyi turned on the jets, taunted his competition, and powered to a massive 3-second personal best of 3:35.18 to beat Nuguse (3:35.36) and Hocker (3:35.52) in an early signature win for both his career and the Grand Slam Track league. This was just his third-ever 1500m—and his first against a world-class field. As a Challenger in the new Grand Slam Track league, Wanyonyi was required to run both the 800m and 1500m. The result? A statement-making victory that may change how the world sees him. 📈 Top Results 🥇 Emmanuel Wanyonyi – 3:35.18 (PB) 🥈 Yared Nuguse – 3:35.36 🥉 Cole Hocker – 3:35.52 4️⃣ Josh Kerr – 3:36.23 FOLLOW CITIUS MAG ▶ Subscribe to the podcast: https://apple.co/3Byp72I ▶ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/CitiusMag ▶ On Instagram: http://instagram.com/citiusmag ▶ On Facebook: http://facebook.com/citiusmag ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/citiusmag ▶ On our website: http://citiusmag.com For other inquiries, contact us: chris@citiusmag.com Thanks for watching - please like, share and comment, and subscribe! Help us continue to bring track and field to your home and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyDlyHPHLhcIT8ov53d5qg/join

Jason and Kevin discuss all the highlights from the first installment of Grand Slam Track including performances from Gabby Thomas, Salwa Eid Naser, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Grant Fisher and Emmanuel Wanyonyi.
The guys also discuss the structure of the meet and potential changes they would like to see to the format.

The first-ever Grand Slam Track event in Kingston is in the books and twelve athletes are walking away $100,000 richer. That’s $1.2 million in prize money handed out across one weekend.
The weekend closed the way it began: with Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone doing Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone things — cruising to a 50.32 in the 400, winning her race group, and reminding the world why she’s the face of this sport. First signee. Final champion. Signature Sydney.
Grant Fisher snuck into Slam Champion status with a gritty 3rd in the 3k after winning the 5k on Friday — edging Hagos Gebrhiwet by a single point. Sasha Zhoya won the men’s short hurdles group by winning the 100 flat — proving that versatility, not just velocity is the new currency for the big money.
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden doubled up in the sprints. Emmanuel Wanyonyi did just enough to hold off Marco Arop in the standings. Ejgayehu Taye ran 14:54 to sweep her distance group. And Alison dos Santos? Leaned like his life depended on it to close a 400m thriller by two hundredths.
Oh — and Jamaica got its moment too. Danielle Williams, world champ turned home crowd hero, claimed her slam title in the short hurdles with a win in the flat 100. First Jamaican Slam Champion. First Challenger to knock out the Racers. Crowd went bananas.
Every race meant something. Every move on the track changed the leaderboard. And from the pacing to the prize money, it actually felt like a sport you could follow.
Next stop? Miami, May 2–4. New city. New matchups. Same $100K at the finish line.