Reigning world Athletics 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi failed to shine at London Diamond League held today July 18 in England.
Wanyonyi finished 4th after clocking 1:43.30 behind American Brandon Miller produced a sensational performance to claim victory in a personal best 1:42.19.
Ireland’s Mark English was second in 1:42.97 as Britain’s Max Burgin completed the podium on home soil at 1:43.30.
Wanyonyi has been consistent across multiple middle-distance events won the 1500m at the Kip Keino Classic, second at the Rabat Meeting, second in Oslo then 1000m victory with a world record of 2:11.83.
Meanwhile, Margaret Akidor managed to finish in position 18th in the 3,000m when she clocked 8:37.45 in a race won by Australian Jessica Hall (8:24.69) followed by compatriot Rose Davies (8:25.38) and Sarah Healy (8:25.63).