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The 800m rivalry between Wanyonyi and Arop reignites in Monaco is regarded by many fans as a crucial showdown before the World Championships in Tokyo.
Olympic 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi and Olympic silver medalist Marco Arop of Canada are set for a thrilling rematch at the Monaco Diamond League meeting this Friday.
This highly anticipated race marks their first head-to-head competition since the Kingston Grand Slam on April 6th, where Arop narrowly defeated Wanyonyi, clocking 1:45.13 to Wanyonyi's 1:46.44.
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With both athletes focused on the upcoming World Championships in Tokyo, the Monaco race serves as a crucial test. Wanyonyi is eager to secure his first victory over Arop this year and gain a psychological edge.
A Rivalry Forged in Championship Finals
Last season, the two middle-distance stars delivered several electrifying performances, culminating in a nail-biting Olympic final in Paris.
Wanyonyi clinched gold in 1:41.19, just a fraction of a second ahead of Arop's 1:41.20. They continued their rivalry in Lausanne, where Wanyonyi triumphed again, and then in Silesia, where Arop emerged victorious. Wanyonyi ultimately claimed the Diamond League title in Brussels.
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In 2025, Wanyonyi has already asserted his dominance on the Diamond League circuit with consecutive wins, leading the standings with 22 points.
Wanyonyi’s Form and Arop’s Return to the Diamond League
After a third-place finish in Rabat, he bounced back with victories in Oslo (1:42.78) and Stockholm (1:41.95). Despite his win in Stockholm, Wanyonyi acknowledged the need to improve his finishing speed.
Arop will be making his Diamond League season debut in Monaco. His most recent 800m race was a victory at the Philadelphia Slam.
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The Monaco field also boasts a strong lineup including Djamel Sedjati, Josh Hoey, Bryce Hoppel, Gabriel Tual, Max Burgin, Mohamed Attaoui, Slimane Moula, and Patryk Sieradski, promising a thrilling and competitive race.
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