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Emmanuel Wanyonyi: Former herdsman to gold hunter

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Emmanuel Wanyonyi in action with Yanis Meziane of France in men's 800m at World Athletics U20 Championships, in Kasarani, yesterday. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Emmanuel Wanyonyi, a former herdsman, who dropped out of school in class three but resumed with his studies seven years later, has vowed to deliver a medal, at the ongoing World Athletics under 20 Championship in Kasarani.

Wanyonyi, who is in Form One, was plucked from the grassing field by a Good Samaritan, who offered to pay for his education only to be enrolled in athletics programme by his teachers.

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