Wanyonyi is two tenths away from Rudisha’s all-time record

After achieving the big goal of the year, Olympic gold in the 800 meters at Paris 2024, Emmanuel Wanyonyi He hasn’t been on vacation yet. The 20-year-old Kenyan is ambitiously aiming to surpass the world record set by his countryman David Rudisha established in the historic final of the 2012 London Games with 1’40”91. This is Kenya’s ‘demand’ from Wanyonyi, who says he is compelled by passion for his country, but in Lausanne Diamond Leaguethe world capital of Olympicism, has confirmed that it is the most ready to achieve it. Wanyonyi won the 800m with 1’41”11, equaling the second best time held by Wilson Kipketer and only two-tenths of Rudisha’s historical record.

“I’m very happy to have run such a crazy brand in Lausanne,” said the Kenyan after once again achieving his personal best. “I feel very good here, but I expect the best to come in the next race in Silesia,” warned Wanyonyi, referring to the next Diamond League event next Sunday in Poland, where he will have many options to finally achieve the record.

The Lausanne 800m does not count towards the Diamond League classification, but is organized to take advantage of the good form of the athletes in this event, such as Mohamed Attaoui. The Cantabrian did not have his best day and accused the effort of his Olympic debut by finishing last (8th) with 145.40 and without any choice during the race. The Canadian Marco Arop He took the initiative to chase the hare at a world record speed as he passed 400m, but his eagerness gave way for him Wanyonyi He would sneak inside the rope to chase the green lights on the track that indicated record speed. The Kenyan won without a record, but he will try again in three days.

Martha Garciawho also just made his debut at the Paris Games, withdrew from the 3,000 meters won by the Ethiopian Diribe Welteji with 8’21”50, ahead of Janeth Chepngetich with 8’23”48 and Tsigie Gebreselama with 8’24”40. The other Spaniards in Lausanne, Lorea Ibarzabalwon the 800m event B with 2’01”31. One of the great attractions of the meeting was the new Olympic 200m champion, Letsile Tebogowho won in his very relaxed run with 19.64, showing again that he is the best against the drop in speed. In its part, Jakob Ingebrigtsen He took the sting out of fourth place in the 1,500m in Paris with a brilliant victory of 3’27”83 over Olympic gold medalist Cole Hocker, who finished second in 3’29”85.