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Wanyonyi dips to become fastest man in the world in 800m

Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi dips to win the 800m race in Paris.[World Athletics]

Former World Under-20 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi is the fastest man in the world this year in the two laps.

Wanyonyi overcame a strong field by dipping on the line to win the Paris Diamond League 800m race in a new personal best of 1:43.27.

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