Kenya’s Emmanuel Wanyonyi has once again proved to be the man to beat this season. Wanyonyi overcame Sedjati And Co to Clock Season’s Best in 800m.
Emmanuel Wanyonyi reaffirmed his dominance in the men’s 800m, clocking a season’s best of 1:42.78 to claim victory at the Oslo Diamond League Bislett Games. Wanyonyi surged ahead in a tightly contested race, holding off a strong challenge from Spain’s Attaoui Mohammed, who finished second in 1:42.90, and Algeria’s Djamel Sedjati, who took third with 1:43.06.
Djamel Sedjati
Emmanuel Wanyonyi entered the Oslo meet seeking redemption after a rare defeat in Rabat, where he finished third behind Botswana’s Tshepiso Masalela and Britain’s Max Burgin.
Determined to bounce back, the Olympic and Diamond League champion faced a stacked field that included Sedjati, the Olympic silver medallist, and Attaoui, one of Europe’s rising stars.
From the gun, Wanyonyi positioned himself near the front, shadowed closely by Sedjati and Attaoui. As the bell rang for the final lap, the pace quickened, with Sedjati making an early move. Wanyonyi responded with a decisive kick down the home straight, fending off both challengers to secure the win and post the fastest time of his season so far.
Emmanuel Wanyonyi Sets the Tone in the Men`s 800m
| Position | Athlete | Country | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emmanuel Wanyonyi | KEN | 1:42.78 | Season Best (SB) |
| 2 | Attaoui Mohammed | ESP | 1:42.90 | Season Best (SB) |
| 3 | Sedjati Djamel | ALG | 1:43.06 | Season Best (SB) |
| 4 | Tual Gabriel | FRA | 1:43.09 | Season Best (SB) |
| 5 | Haingura Kethobogile | BOT | 1:43.58 | Season Best (SB) |
| 6 | Kramer Andreas | SWE | 1:43.73 | Season Best (SB) |
| 7 | English Mark | IRL | 1:44.33 |
The victory in Oslo marks Wanyonyi’s return to form after his Rabat setback and strengthens his bid for a third consecutive Diamond League title.
Emmanuel Wanyonyi`s performance in front of a packed Bislett Stadium crowd showcased his tactical acumen and finishing speed, qualities which have made him the man to beat in the 800m this year.
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With the Diamond League season heating up and the final in Zurich looming, Wanyonyi’s commanding run in Oslo sends a clear message to his rivals: he remains at the top of his game and is ready for more high-stakes showdowns as the world’s elite middle-distance runners chase points and prestige on the global stage