Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi has advanced to the final of the men's 800m at the Paris Olympics after winning his semi-final with a time of 1:43.32, leading from start to finish. American Bryce Hoppel finished second, while fellow Kenyan Wycliffe Kinyamal was eliminated after placing third in his heat. Notable competitors in the final include world champion Marco Arop and Algerian Djamel Sedjati, who won their respective heats. The final is anticipated to be highly competitive, featuring athletes from eight different countries. Wanyonyi aims to secure a fifth consecutive Olympic gold in this event for Kenya.