Kenyan 800m star Emmanuel Wanyonyi is targeting a dominant performance at the upcoming Tokyo World Athletics Championships (September 13 – 21). The 21-year-old, who made a spectacular transition to the senior ranks, expresses increased confidence and improved tactics since his silver medal win at the last World Championships in Budapest.

• Emmanuel Wanyonyi aims to achieve historic dominance in the 800m at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships.
• He won a silver medal at the last World Championships in Budapest, losing to Canadian Marco Arop.
• Wanyonyi has secured multiple victories in the 2024 Diamond League series in locations such as London, Monaco, Stockholm, and Oslo, often running under 1:42.
• He confidently stated that his experience and tactical acumen have significantly improved since 2023 when he competed at 19 years old.
• Wanyonyi will represent Kenya in Tokyo alongside African silver medalist Nicholas Kebenei and Kelvin Kimtai Loti.