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Catch me if you can: Wanyonyi dares opponents as Kenya target 1-2 in 800m

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Kenya team winners in semi final 4x400m relay men Emmanuel Wanyonyi receiving baton from Dennis Kimeu to qualify for finals during World Athletics U20 Championships at the Moi International Sports Complex. Aug 21, 2021. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi has warned his opponents not to try to keep up with his pace when eight men line up in the 800m final of the World Athletics U20 Championships at Kasarani Stadium today. 

Wanyonyi will team up with his compatriot Noah Kibet who dashed past the media crew after storming into the final after another tactical race by the pre-race favourites.

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