The race was Wanyonyi’s competitive debut in the men’s mile category.

The 19-year-old broke the previous record of 3:56.13 set by American Hobbs Kessler in October. Kessler, who also ran on Saturday, finished second with a time of 3:56.1.

Wanyonyi, who specialises in 800 metres, won silver at last year’s World Athletics Championships in Budapest, before winning gold at the 2023 Diamond League.

--Reuters--