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Teenager Emmanuel Wanyonyi Breaks Road Mile World Record, Eclipsing the Legacy of Kessler

Emmanuel Wanyonyi, a 19-year-old teenager from Kenya, made headlines after breaking the road mile world record in Herzogenaurach, Germany. The young athlete set a new record with an incredible run of three minutes and 54.56 seconds on what was his competitive debut over the distance.

Wanyonyi is known mostly as an 800-meter runner and had previously won the silver medal in the men’s 800m at the 2023 World Athletics Championship in Budapest, Hungary. His dedication and skill are clear indicators of a promising future in the world of athletics.

The previous world road mile record was set by American athlete Hobbs Kessler with a time of 3 minutes and 56.13 seconds. Wanyonyi’s record-breaking performance has solidified his place among the top athletes in the world and has garnered him significant attention within the sports community.

Marissa Rodriguez

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