Kenya's podium sweep bid on course as trio storm World Championships semis

 Team Kenya's charge for glory at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo gained momentum as three middle-distance stars—Emmanuel Wanyonyi, Kelvin Kimutai Loti, and Nicholas Kiplangat Kebenei—qualified for the men’s 800 metres semi-finals.

Wanyonyi, one of the gold medal hopefuls, impressed with a commanding run in his heat, showcasing his trademark pace and composure. Kelvin Kimutai Loti also powered through his race, maintaining a strong position from start to finish to secure his spot in the semis.

Nicholas Kiplangat Kebenei earned his qualification with a time of 1:44.91, squeezing into the next round as one of the fastest finishers outside the automatic spots.

The performance underlines Kenya’s continued dominance in the 800m event, a race that has historically delivered global medals for the country.

With the semi-finals set to be fiercely competitive, all eyes will be on the Kenyan trio to push for final qualification.

So far, Kenya has already bagged medals in other events, including gold from Peres Jepchirchir in the women's marathon and bronze from Edmund Serem in the men’s 3000m steeplechase. The 800m squad now looks to add to that tally as they hunt for podium places.

As anticipation builds, the trio’s strong entry into the semis ignites hope for another medal haul. The semi-finals promise to be electric, and Kenya’s flag will be flying high with Wanyonyi, Loti, and Kebenei leading the charge.