Wanyonyi edged out Ronald Kwemoi and Benson Kipruto to clinch the prestigious accolade following his commanding exploits at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
MoreSimiu underlined his class yet again, defending his national title in commanding fashion.
MoreChebet waited until the final bend to unleash her devastating kick and her rivals had no response.
MoreChebet achieved her world 5000m record at the Wanda Diamond League meeting in Eugene on 5 July.
MoreFaith Kipyegon is already the world record-holder for the 1500m and the mile, and she came incredibly close to adding the 3000m mark to her CV in only her third ever race over the distance.
MoreChebet passed 3000m in 8:22.96, 1.04 seconds inside the pace required for a sub-14-minute run.
MoreOnly Ethiopia’s Gudaf Tsegay, with her world record of 14:00.21 set in Eugene in 2023, has ever gone faster.
MoreChebet is one of six Olympic champions who’ll be in action in the Italian capital, and the Kenyan heads there in sensational form.
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