Olympic 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi and Olympic 3,000m steeplechase bronze medalist Faith Cherotich were the winners of Thursday night’s Oslo Diamond League held in Oslo, Norway.
Wanyonyi, who has dominated in many leagues, won the two-lap race in 1:42.78 ahead of Spaniard Mohamed Attoui 1:42.90 as Algerian Djamel Sedjati 1:43.03 completed the podium.
Wanyonyi kept within striking range early on, shadowing Poland’s Mateusz Sieradzki. With 250 metres left, the teenager powered through the pack with characteristic upper-body drive, fending off a late push from Algeria’s Mohamed Ali Gouaned Attaoui. It was a display of tactical maturity and raw speed–one that reminded the world why Wanyonyi remains one of the sport’s most exciting talents.
“Today, my body felt a little tired as I have come from Kenya so the travel has been long but I am happy with my performance against a strong field,” Wanyonyi said after the race.
Wanyonyi’s win in Oslo marks his eighth Diamond League victory, further solidifying his reputation as the man to beat in the two-lap event.
Elsewhere, in the women’s 3,000m steeplechase, Faith Cherotich produced another commanding win over Olympic champion Bahraini international Winfred Yavi, repeating her Doha triumph with added authority.
Clocking a meet record of 9:02.60, the 2024 Olympic bronze medallist timed her move with precision, waiting until the final lap to strike.
The 2025 Oslo Diamond League was a remarkable event, showcasing prominent athletes such as Armando Mondo Duplantis and Karsten Warholm, who set a new world record in the 300m hurdles that evening.
