Cherotich and Wanyonyi stamp authority at Brussels finals

The brilliant duo was among six Diamond League champions who erased meeting records on the opening day of the two-day finals...

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Kenyan athletes Faith Cherotich and Emmanuel Wanyonyi delivered dominant performances at the Diamond League finals in Brussels, Belgium, securing victories in their respective events.

Faith Cherotich set a meeting record of 8:51.61 in the women's 3000m steeplechase, with compatriot Doris Lemngole taking second place.
Emmanuel Wanyonyi claimed his fourth consecutive Diamond League title in the men's 800m with a time of 1:41.80.
Both athletes are world champions and were considered favourites heading into the finals.

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