Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has praised Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi following his sensational win at the Monaco Diamond League on Friday night, July 11, 2025.

Barasa, in a message shared on his X account on Saturday, July 12, 2025, expressed admiration for Wanyonyi’s achievement and described him as a true son of the soil who is making Kenya proud on the global stage.

“Congratulations to Emmanuel Wanyonyi for his stellar performance at the #MonacoDL, clocking 1:41.44 in the 800m — a new meeting record and the fastest time globally in 2025! You’re now among the top ten fastest in history. A true son of the soil, you’ve made Kenya proud and continue to inspire a generation,” Barasa stated.

Wanyonyi’s win

Wanyonyi delivered a stunning performance in the men’s 800 metres, finishing in a world-leading time of 1:41.44. The time not only secured him victory but also set a new meeting record and became the fastest time recorded globally in 2025.

The 20-year-old now ranks as the 10th fastest athlete in the history of the 800m race.

The race, which featured top-level competitors including reigning world champion Marco Arop, Djamel Sedjati, Josh Hoey, and Tshepiso Masalela, saw Wanyonyi dominate from the start to the finish.

He crossed the line almost six-tenths of a second ahead of Josh Hoey, who came in second with a time of 1:42.01. Sedjati finished third in 1:42.20.

The impressive win in Monaco marked Wanyonyi’s third consecutive Diamond League victory this season. He previously held top positions in Stockholm and Oslo.

His victory in Oslo last month came with a world-leading time of 1:41.95, which he has now improved in Monaco.

The Athletics Kenya federation also celebrated Wanyonyi’s performance, highlighting his time as the 10th fastest in the history of the event. His earlier performance at the 2024 Lausanne Diamond League, where he clocked 1:41.11, still ties him for second place on the all-time list alongside Wilson Kipketer. Only Kenya’s David Rudisha remains ahead with his legendary 1:40.91.