Emmanuel Wanyonyi sets men's 1,000m world record in Monaco debut
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 8:56 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Emmanuel Wanyonyi broke the men's 1,000m world record at the Diamond League meeting in Monaco on July 10, finishing in 2:11.83. The previous record stood for 27 years and was held by fellow Kenyan Noah Ngeny. Wanyonyi, also the reigning Olympic and world 800m champion, outpaced Great Britain's Jake Wightman, who recorded a personal best of 2:12.77. Other notable performances included Julien Alfred winning the women's 200m, achieving a time of 21.51 seconds. The next Diamond League meeting is scheduled for July 18 in London.
- •Wanyonyi breaks the 1,000m world record on debut in Monaco.
- •Wightman finishes second with a personal best time.
- •Julien Alfred wins the women's 200m, ranking among the fastest ever.
- •Next Diamond League meeting takes place in London on July 18.
- •Kebinatshipi sets a Diamond League record in the men's 400m.
- 8:56 PMBBC Sport — Wanyonyi breaks 1,000m world record on debut in Monaco
"Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi breaks the 27-year-old men's 1,000m world record at the Diamond League meeting in Monaco, and Julien Alfred runs a stunning 200m.
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