Emmanuel Wanyonyi Takes Down Marco Arop To Win 800m Diamond League Title
- Emmanuel Wanyonyi produced a spectacular comeback to win the men's 800m Diamond League title in Brussels
- The Kentyan overtook his perennial rivals Marco Arop and Djamel Sedjati of Algeria to win his second crown
- The trio were aiming to break David Rudisha's long-standing world record but will have to try again next year
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Emmanuel Wanyonyi produced a sensational last lap to win the men's 800m Diamond League title.
The Olympic champion outsprinted rivals Djamel Sedjati and Marco Arop to win in 1:42.70.
The trio were aiming to smash David Rudisha's world record, with Arop taking an early lead. However, it wasn't to be, as the Canadian faded in the final few metres.
Arop took an early lead and was on track to shatter David Rudisha's 12-year world record. His closest competitors, Wanyonyii and Sedjati, were playing catch-up in the first lap.
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The Canadian lost steam in the last 200m as Sedjati, the Olympic bronze medallist, overtook him.
Behind Arop was Wanyonyi, who was slowly closing the gap. The Olympic gold medallist surpassed Arop, the silver medallist and had Sedjati in his sights.
He made one final push and pipped the Algerian on the line to win his second Diamond League title in 1:42.70. Sedjati was second in 1:42.86, while Arop finished third in 1:43.25.
The trio also finished in the top three in last year's final, with the Kenyan winning in 1:42.80, per World Athletics.
Some predicted that Rudisha's world record could be broken this year; however, they fell short and will have to attempt it again next year.
Arop wanted Wanyonyi disqualified
TUKO.co.ke earlier reported that Canada's Marco Arop wanted Wanyonyi disqualified for obstruction after the 800m final in Paris.
The young Kenyan finished in 1:41.19, while Arop finished second in 1:41.20, but the Canadian felt he was obstructed. His appeal was rejected.
Emmanuel Wanyonyi wins gold
In another report, TUKO.co.ke also reported that Emmanuel Wnayionyi won a gold medal in the men's 800m final.
The 20-year-old edged world champion Marco Arop and world leader Djamel Sedjati of Algeria.
Kenya have now won the 800m five straight times at the Olympic Games.
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Emmanuel Wanyonyi produced a great comeback to win his second Diamond League title
Wanyonyi stuns World champion Arop to win 800m Diamond League trophy
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