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Paris 2024: Wanyonyi hoping to bring back 800m gold

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Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi crosses the finish line to win the men's 800m heat. [AFP]

World silver medallist Emmanuel Wanyonyi and Commonwealth Games champion Wycliffe Kinyamal know they are carrying the weight of the nation after qualifying for the 800m semi-finals at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

The pair secured their spots into Friday's semis after finishing among the top three in their respective heats inside the Stade de France.

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