EW
Emmanuel Wanyonyi
Athlete
The 21-year-old Kenyan Olympic champion in the men's 800m.
Notable Quotes
"This boy [Lutkenhaus] is in a good shape."View Story →
"I don't want to talk about the world record in the 800m. I first want to run fast and improve my personal best."View Story →
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