Emmanuel Wanyonyi
Kenya
Emmanuel Wanyonyi is a rising star in track and field from Kenya, specializing in middle-distance events, particularly the 800 meters. Known for his impressive speed and endurance, Wanyonyi has quickly made a name for himself on the international stage, capturing audiences with his performances.
Olympic Medals
World Championship Medals
Personal Bests
800 Metres
Athletissima Lausanne
1:41.11
8/22/2024
Mile Road
3:54.6h
4/27/2024
1500 Metres
3:43.19
3/5/2022
Major Championships
The XXXIII Olympic Games - 800 Metres
1:41.19
Recent Mentions
Grand Slam Track: Kingston – Marco Arop Breaksdown His Wire-To Wire 800m Win Over Emmanuel Wanyonyi
CITIUS MAG
15 days ago
Marco Arop delivered a deceptively dominant performance in the Men’s 800m at Grand Slam Track Kingston, clocking 1:45.13 to win by over a second in windy conditions. The time may not seem spectacular for the 1:41.20 man—but it’s all about context. Arop powered through headwinds, led from the front, and still comfortably dropped Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi, who finished second (+1.31), and Bryce Hoppel (+1.89). Meanwhile, Olympic 1500m medalists Cole Hocker, Yared Nuguse, and Josh Kerr all struggled—Kerr faded to last in 1:50.68 after battling a lingering hip injury. Despite the loss, Wanyonyi’s second-place finish, combined with his 1500m win on Saturday, earned him the $100,000 Slam Champion title in the Men’s Short Distance event group. FOLLOW CITIUS MAG ▶ Subscribe to the podcast: https://apple.co/3Byp72I ▶ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/CitiusMag ▶ On Instagram: http://instagram.com/citiusmag ▶ On Facebook: http://facebook.com/citiusmag ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/citiusmag ▶ On our website: http://citiusmag.com For other inquiries, contact us: chris@citiusmag.com Thanks for watching - please like, share and comment, and subscribe! Help us continue to bring track and field to your home and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyDlyHPHLhcIT8ov53d5qg/join
Grand Slam Track: Kingston Men's 1500m: Emmanuel Wanyonyi On Stunning The Olympic 1500m Podium
CITIUS MAG
17 days ago
Emmanuel Wanyonyi stepped into the spotlight and didn’t blink. In one of the most stacked races of the weekend—featuring the full Olympic 1500m podium of Cole Hocker, Josh Kerr, and Yared Nuguse—it was 19-year-old Wanyonyi, better known for his 800m prowess, who owned the moment. With 40 meters to go, Wanyonyi turned on the jets, taunted his competition, and powered to a massive 3-second personal best of 3:35.18 to beat Nuguse (3:35.36) and Hocker (3:35.52) in an early signature win for both his career and the Grand Slam Track league. This was just his third-ever 1500m—and his first against a world-class field. As a Challenger in the new Grand Slam Track league, Wanyonyi was required to run both the 800m and 1500m. The result? A statement-making victory that may change how the world sees him. 📈 Top Results 🥇 Emmanuel Wanyonyi – 3:35.18 (PB) 🥈 Yared Nuguse – 3:35.36 🥉 Cole Hocker – 3:35.52 4️⃣ Josh Kerr – 3:36.23 FOLLOW CITIUS MAG ▶ Subscribe to the podcast: https://apple.co/3Byp72I ▶ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/CitiusMag ▶ On Instagram: http://instagram.com/citiusmag ▶ On Facebook: http://facebook.com/citiusmag ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/citiusmag ▶ On our website: http://citiusmag.com For other inquiries, contact us: chris@citiusmag.com Thanks for watching - please like, share and comment, and subscribe! Help us continue to bring track and field to your home and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyDlyHPHLhcIT8ov53d5qg/join
Jason and Kevin discuss all the highlights from the first installment of Grand Slam Track including performances from Gabby Thomas, Salwa Eid Naser, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Grant Fisher and Emmanuel Wanyonyi.
The guys also discuss the structure of the meet and potential changes they would like to see to the format.
The first-ever Grand Slam Track event in Kingston is in the books and twelve athletes are walking away $100,000 richer. That’s $1.2 million in prize money handed out across one weekend.
The weekend closed the way it began: with Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone doing Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone things — cruising to a 50.32 in the 400, winning her race group, and reminding the world why she’s the face of this sport. First signee. Final champion. Signature Sydney.
Grant Fisher snuck into Slam Champion status with a gritty 3rd in the 3k after winning the 5k on Friday — edging Hagos Gebrhiwet by a single point. Sasha Zhoya won the men’s short hurdles group by winning the 100 flat — proving that versatility, not just velocity is the new currency for the big money.
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden doubled up in the sprints. Emmanuel Wanyonyi did just enough to hold off Marco Arop in the standings. Ejgayehu Taye ran 14:54 to sweep her distance group. And Alison dos Santos? Leaned like his life depended on it to close a 400m thriller by two hundredths.
Oh — and Jamaica got its moment too. Danielle Williams, world champ turned home crowd hero, claimed her slam title in the short hurdles with a win in the flat 100. First Jamaican Slam Champion. First Challenger to knock out the Racers. Crowd went bananas.
Every race meant something. Every move on the track changed the leaderboard. And from the pacing to the prize money, it actually felt like a sport you could follow.
Next stop? Miami, May 2–4. New city. New matchups. Same $100K at the finish line.
Chris Chavez, Aisha Praught-Leer, Eric Jenkins and Anderson Emerole unpack all the action from Day 2 of Grand Slam Track: Kingston.
Kenny Bednarek — Mr. 2x Olympic Medal, now Mr. Slam Champion — swept the short sprints and made it look easy. 100m? Win. 200m? Win. $100k? Yes please. Not bad for a weekend in Jamaica.
Gabby Thomas? She didn’t just win. She leveled up. A massive 400m PR (49.14!) — behind only a world-leading time from Salwa Eid Naser — locked down the Women’s Long Sprints crown. Two races. One trophy. Another six-figure payday.
But it wasn’t just the Americans cleaning up. Matthew Hudson-Smith of Great Britain edged out the 400m crew to win the Men’s Long Sprints Slam. Diribe Welteji outkicked Nikki Hiltz to take the Women’s Short Distance title in a spicy 1500m.
And oh yeah — there was that absolutely loaded men’s 1500 field where 800m Olympic champ Emmanuel Wanyonyi stepped up in distance and beat the entire Paris medal stand.
Tonight was the night that we believe fans started to rock with the brand-new league format. Fast, fresh, and fun. It’s a modern take on track with real stakes — and real checks — on the line.And it’s only Day 2.Let’s talk about the money. The medals. The matchups. And why this might be the shake-up the sport’s been waiting for.
Yared Nuguse Breaks Down 1500m 2nd Place Behind Emmanuel Wanyonyi at Kingston Grand Slam Track
CITIUS MAG
24 days ago
Welcome to Grand Slam Track, launching this weekend in Kingston, Jamaica—the first stop in a brand-new, big-budget, athlete-first pro league created by Michael Johnson. You want Olympic stars? Try Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas, Grant Fisher, Cole Hocker, Fred Kerley, Mary Moraa—the best of the best, signed and showing up. You want stakes? How does $100,000 per event winner sound? Yeah. And you want drama? It’s all baked in: Racers vs. Challengers. One weekend. Two events per athlete. Only one Slam Champion. DAY 1 RECAP SHOW: https://youtu.be/OFE1ZlobuPc DAY 2 RECAP SHOW: https://youtu.be/FjHcnE0WtBE PREVIEW SHOW: https://youtu.be/jwNt4258JMk FULL PREVIEW: https://citiusmag.com/articles/grand-slam-track-kingston-jamaica-2025-preview FOLLOW CITIUS MAG ▶ Subscribe to the podcast: https://apple.co/3Byp72I ▶ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/CitiusMag ▶ On Instagram: http://instagram.com/citiusmag ▶ On Facebook: http://facebook.com/citiusmag ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/citiusmag ▶ On our website: http://citiusmag.com For other inquiries, contact us: chris@citiusmag.com Thanks for watching - please like, share and comment, and subscribe! Help us continue to bring track and field to your home and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyDlyHPHLhcIT8ov53d5qg/join
Men's 1500 Meters Was Crazy || Cole Hocker VS. Josh Kerr VS. Emmanuel Wanyonyi - Grand Slam Track
Total Running Productions
24 days ago
Dang... that was crazy
All the talk hit the track in the Men’s Short Distance 1500m, and it delivered. Billed as one of the unmissable races of Grand Slam Track Kingston, the hype was real. Olympic Champions, World Champions, Racers and Challengers all lined up: Cole Hocker, Marco Arop, Josh Kerr, Yared Nuguse, Emmanuel Wanyonyi, and none of them held back. This was the 1500m at its absolute best Buy tickets: https://www.grandslamtrack.com/events Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grandslamtrack/ Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grandslamtrack Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grandslamtrack Follow on X: https://x.com/grandslamtrack Learn more: https://www.grandslamtrack.com/?subscribe=true
Emmanuel Wanyonyi Explains His 1500m Training Before Grand Slam Track: Kingston
CITIUS MAG
26 days ago
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Emmanuel Wanyonyi Runs Down Djamel Sedjati and Marco Arop to win Brussels Diamond League 800m
CITIUS MAG
8 months ago
Emmanuel Wanyonyi Runs Down Djamel Sedjati and Marco Arop to win Brussels Diamond League 800m
Jason and Kevin discuss Jakob Ingebrigtsen's world record in the 3000m and his resounding victory in the 1500m, the fascinating races by Marco Arop and Emmanuel Wanyonyi, Mike Smith's decision to leave NAU and the upcoming Rome Diamond League.
Show Notes
Marco Arop Inches Closer To 800m World Record, Runs 1:41.86 At Silesia Diamond League For Win
CITIUS MAG
8 months ago
In the 2024 Silesia Diamond League 800m, Marco Arop runs away from the whole field including rival Emmanuel Wanyonyi to take a decisive win in 1:41.86 to Wanyonyi’s 1:43.23. Bryce Hoppel takes third in 1:43.32. Interview credit: Diamond League AG FOLLOW CITIUS MAG ▶ Subscribe to the podcast: https://apple.co/3Byp72I ▶ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/CitiusMag ▶ On Instagram: http://instagram.com/citiusmag ▶ On Facebook: http://facebook.com/citiusmag ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/citiusmag ▶ On our website: http://citiusmag.com For other inquiries, contact us: chris@citiusmag.com Thanks for watching - please like, share and comment, and subscribe! Help us continue to bring track and field to your home and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyDlyHPHLhcIT8ov53d5qg/join
KENYA’S EMMANUEL WANYONYI RUNS SECOND-FASTEST 800M EVER, 1:41.11 AT LAUSANNE DIAMOND LEAGUE
CITIUS MAG
8 months ago
KENYA’S EMMANUEL WANYONYI RUNS SECOND-FASTEST 800M EVER, 1:41.11 AT LAUSANNE DIAMOND LEAGUE Interview credit: Diamond League AG FOLLOW CITIUS MAG ▶ Subscribe to the podcast: https://apple.co/3Byp72I ▶ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/CitiusMag ▶ On Instagram: http://instagram.com/citiusmag ▶ On Facebook: http://facebook.com/citiusmag ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/citiusmag ▶ On our website: http://citiusmag.com For other inquiries, contact us: chris@citiusmag.com Thanks for watching - please like, share and comment, and subscribe! Help us continue to bring track and field to your home and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyDlyHPHLhcIT8ov53d5qg/join
The final day of track and field at the Paris Olympics was unforgettable! Jakob Ingebrigtsen bounced back with a gold medal in the 5000m, Faith Kipyegon claimed her third Olympic title in the 1500m, and Team USA delivered stellar performances in both the men’s and women’s 4x400m relays. In the ninth edition of Torch Talk, the team dives into the day’s top highlights...
– Jakob Ingebrigtsen came back from his 1500m defeat to win gold in the 5000m for the third year in a row. Ronald Kwemoi of Kenya won silver and Grant Fisher won bronze. He became the first American man to win medals in the 5000m and 10,000m at the Olympics.
– Faith Kipyegon won the third Olympic 1500m title of her career in an Olympic record of 3:51.29. She became the first athlete to ever win three golds at this distance in the Olympics. Jess Hull won silver for the first medal by an Australian woman in this event and Georgia Bell won bronze.
– Emmanuel Wanyonyi won Kenya's 5th straight Olympic gold in the 800m, running 1:41.19 to become the 3rd-fastest athlete ever. Marco Arop took silver and Djamel Sedjati won bronze. The top four finishers all went under 1:42.
– Masai Russell won the Olympic gold in the 100mH in a time of 12.33 seconds. Jasmine Camacho-Quinn takes silver and Cyrena Samba-Mayela wins France's first medal on the track of these games.
– Kiwi Hamish Kerr beat the U.S.'s Shelby McEwen for high jump gold in an Olympic competition that came down to a jump-off. Mutaz Essa Barshim won bronze, his fourth Olympic medal in the event.
– Team USA won the women's 4x400m relay while running the 2nd-fastest time ever in 3:15.27. The Netherlands took home silver and Team GB won bronze.
– The U.S. men's 4x400m team won gold in 2:54.43, the 2nd-fastest time in history. Botswana finished just behind them as Letsile Tebogo ran the 3rd-fastest split ever, and Great Britain took bronze.
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EMMANUEL WANYONYI WINS OLYMPIC 800M GOLD IN 1:41.19, AROP SILVER, 4 UNDER 1:42 | PRESS CONFERENCE
CITIUS MAG
9 months ago
Emmanuel Wanyonyi won Kenya's 5th straight Olympic gold in the 800m, running 1:41.19 to become the 3rd-fastest athlete ever. Marco Arop took silver and Djamel Sedjati won bronze. The top four finishers all went under 1:42. FOLLOW CITIUS MAG ▶ Subscribe to the podcast: https://apple.co/3Byp72I ▶ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/CitiusMag ▶ On Instagram: http://instagram.com/citiusmag ▶ On Facebook: http://facebook.com/citiusmag ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/citiusmag ▶ On our website: http://citiusmag.com For other inquiries, contact us: chris@citiusmag.com Thanks for watching - please like, share and comment, and subscribe! Help us continue to bring track and field to your home and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyDlyHPHLhcIT8ov53d5qg/join