Wanyonyi became the first athlete in almost 27 years to break the men’s 1000m world record when he clocked 2:11.83 at the Wanda Diamond League meeting in Monaco on 10 July.
MoreKipyegon will line up in the women’s 3,000m, her third Diamond League appearance of the season, as she looks to bounce back from a rare defeat at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene.
MoreAn 800m battle between the world and Olympic champion and the world indoor champion ended in a photo finish as Lutkenhaus made it two out of two for Diamond League victories.
MoreEmmanuel Wanyonyi, Lilian Odira, Reynold Cheruiyot Spearhead Kenya’s Diamond League Assault in Rabat
Wanyonyi will be eyeing redemption in Rabat after falling short of victory at last year’s meeting. At the 2025 Rabat showdown, the Olympic and world 800m king had to settle for third place after clocking 1:43.37.
MoreWanyonyi edged out Ronald Kwemoi and Benson Kipruto to clinch the prestigious accolade following his commanding exploits at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
MoreKip Keino, meet director, Barnaba Korir, highlighted that this year’s showpiece will feature a star-studded cast of Kenyan athletes.
MoreEmmanuel Wanyonyi became the world and Diamond League 800m champion in 2025, a year in which he achieved four of the top six performances in the world.
MoreThe top two athletes in each category – track, field and out of stadium – have been chosen from the first round of voting.
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