Caption for the landscape image: Emmanuel Wanyonyi: From chasing hares to Olympic champion Tuesday, January 14, 2025 Scroll down to read the article Olympic 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi during an interview in Saboti, Trans Nzoia County on October 19, 2024. Photo credit: JARED Nyataya | Nation By Bernard Rotich Reporter NMG Sport Summary Article Related What you need to know: As Wanyonyi looks ahead to upcoming competitions, he remains humble and focused. “I know it’s easy to get to the top but hard to stay there.”His family and coach continue to pray for his continued success and support his efforts to achieve greatness.Coach Claudio sees endless potential in Wanyonyi. “With the right preparation, he can dominate for years to come,” he says confidently. Emmanuel Wanyonyi, the reigning Olympic 800m champion, is a beacon of hope and determination. Rising from a modest background in Trans Nzoia County, he has grown into one of the world’s top middle-distance runners. PREMIUM Emmanuel Wanyonyi: From lowly herdboy to Olympic champion Born in Saboti, Trans Nzoia County, in a family of 12, his early years were marked by poverty. PREMIUM Wanyonyi dedicates Diamond League trophy to his mother He beat world champion Marco Arop of Canada and Algeria's Djamel Sedjati on Saturday. Recommended for you PREMIUM Migori Youth preparing for their big day in the top league PREMIUM McCarthy: This is what cost Kenya against Eritrea in Afcon qualifier PREMIUM Wanjiru, Assefa collide on the streets of Berlin PREMIUM Inside the growing mixed martial arts scene in Kenya Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship. PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim Taxpayers spared huge payout after appellate court slashes decades-old claim. PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
PREMIUM Emmanuel Wanyonyi: From lowly herdboy to Olympic champion Born in Saboti, Trans Nzoia County, in a family of 12, his early years were marked by poverty.
PREMIUM Wanyonyi dedicates Diamond League trophy to his mother He beat world champion Marco Arop of Canada and Algeria's Djamel Sedjati on Saturday.
PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship.
PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim Taxpayers spared huge payout after appellate court slashes decades-old claim.
PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
