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Kenyans show their class in Zurich Diamond League final

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September 9, 2021 Kenya's Emmanuel Kipkurui Korir celebrates winning the men's 800m REUTERS

It was time for Kenyan athletes to bring home the millions in prize money as Zurich Weltklasse Diamond League finals lived to its billing.

From big kicks in the final stretches, to first class tactics on the track, Kenyan stars did not disappoint at the final leg, and five of them bagged the Sh3.2 million prize money each in their different races.

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