Kenyan Teen Phenom Wanyonyi Storms into History as Third-Fastest 800m Runner, Clinches Olympic Spot
Kenyan sensation Emmanuel Wanyonyi clocked the quickest 800 meters since 2012, posting a jaw-dropping 1:41.70 on Saturday. This feat stamps him as the third speediest in history for this distance.The 2023 world silver medalist delivered a commanding display at Kenya’s Olympic trials, guaranteeing his spot for the Paris showdown.Only the legendary David Rudisha — Kenya’s double Olympic and world champ — and Denmark’s Wilson Kipketer have outrun him.Nineteen-year-old Wanyonyi nearly missed the finals. He tumbled in Friday’s…