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Wanyonyi smashes 27-year-old world record in Monaco - the-star.co.ke

Kenyan athlete Faith Wanyonyi broke a 27-year-old world record in the 800-meter race at the Monaco Diamond League meet. The achievement highlights her continued dominance in middle-distance running. Wanyonyi's time of 1:53.91 seconds surpassed the previous record set by Cathy Freeman in 1996. This victory underscores Kenya's strong presence in global athletics and Wanyonyi's status as one of the country's top competitors.

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Wanyonyi smashes 27-year-old world record in Monaco - the-star.co.ke

Kenyan athlete Faith Wanyonyi broke a 27-year-old world record in the 800-meter race at the Monaco Diamond League meet. The achievement highlights her continued dominance in middle-distance running. Wanyonyi's time of 1:53.91 seconds surpassed the previous record set by Cathy Freeman in 1996. This victory underscores Kenya's strong presence in global athletics and Wanyonyi's status as one of the country's top competitors.

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