Wanyonyi Crowned World 800m Champion With Record Run
Sports Updated: 20 September 2025 19:43 EAT
Emmanuel Wanyonyi
Kenya’s Emmanuel Wanyonyi delivered a sensational performance to win gold in the men’s 800m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The 20-year-old stormed to victory in a Championship Record time of 1:41.86, sealing Kenya’s second gold medal of the day.
Wanyonyi’s blistering pace saw him outclass a strong field that included Algeria’s Djamel Sedjati, who settled for silver, and Canada’s Marco Arop, who clinched bronze. His victory not only reaffirmed Kenya’s dominance in the middle-distance races but also marked a new milestone in his flourishing career.
The win comes just a year after Wanyonyi claimed Olympic gold in Paris 2024, further cementing his reputation as one of the sport’s brightest stars. With the record-breaking run, he now holds both Olympic and World titles, signaling the beginning of a new era in men’s 800m running.
Kenya’s athletics fraternity erupted in celebration as Wanyonyi’s triumph added to Beatrice Chebet’s earlier gold in the women’s 5000m, underscoring the nation’s formidable presence on the global stage.
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