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Originally published by Standard Sportssports
June 9, 2026
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Wanyonyi to chase glory in Oslo after second place in Rabat
Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi is returning to Diamond League action this evening in Oslo, Norway, after a second place at the Rabat meet in Morocco late last month...
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Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi is set to compete in the Oslo Diamond League tonight after securing second place at the Rabat meet. The race features a deep field with several 800m giants.
- Emmanuel Wanyonyi, the reigning world champion and third fastest ever in the 800m, will face stiff competition in Oslo.
- Other notable competitors include world's number four and five of all time, Marco Arop and Djamel Sedjati, and surprise newcomer Cooper Lutkenhaus, the youngest ever world champion.
- Wanyonyi confirmed his primary focus this season is the 800m, stating his 1:43.56 performance in Rabat was his fastest of the season despite the tough competition.
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