Wanyonyi breaks 1,000m world record on debut in Monaco
Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi breaks the 27-year-old men's 1,000m world record at the Diamond League meeting in Monaco, and Julien Alfred runs a stunning 200m.
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Notable Quotes
"I don't want to talk about the world record in the 800m. I first want to run fast and improve my personal best."
— Emmanuel Wanyonyi , Athlete
"I wished I could have surprised Wanyonyi, but I was nearly there."
— Jake Wightman , Athlete
Key People
Collen Kebinatshipi is the world champion in men's 400m.
Djamel Sedjati is an Olympic bronze medallist from Algeria.
The 21-year-old Kenyan Olympic champion in the men's 800m.
Florence Griffith Joyner is the world record holder in women's 200m.
Jake Wightman is the 2022 1500m world champion.
An Olympic champion from St Lucia who won the women's 100m.
World champion sprinter.
Oleh Doroshchuk is the world and European indoor champion in men's high jump.
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Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi breaks the 27-year-old men's 1,000m world record at the Diamond League meeting in Monaco, and Julien Alfred runs a stunning 200m.
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