Wanyonyi breaks men's 1000m world record with 2:11.83 in Monaco

MONACO — Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi broke the men's 1000 metres world record with a time of 2 minutes 11.83 seconds at the Monaco Diamond League on Friday, according to [World Athletics](https://www.worldathletics.org), the sport's governing body. The run surpassed the previous mark that had stood since 1999, World Athletics reported. The New York Times, which also covered the feat, described it as the first men's 1000m world record since that 1999 standard. Wanyonyi, the 2023 world 800m champion, took charge over the final lap at Stade Louis II to seize the record in front of a packed Monaco crowd. ## Wanyonyi 1000m world record: how the run unfolded The performance came at the Wanda Diamond League's Monaco meeting, part of the 2026 series building toward the London leg this weekend. Wanyonyi has been among the form middle-distance runners of the season, and the 2:11.83 clocking adds a global record to a campaign already highlighted by victories at major one-day meetings. The feat underlines East Africa's enduring strength in middle-distance racing, where Kenyan athletes remain among the continent's most decorated track performers. Source: World Athletics (worldathletics.org), 10 Jul 2026; The New York Times, 10 Jul 2026. More from the desk: [Source Reporters Sport](https://sourcereporters.com/sport/) ## FAQ **Who broke the men's 1000m world record?** Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi, at the Monaco Diamond League on 10 July 2026. **What is the new 1000m world record time?** 2 minutes 11.83 seconds (2:11.83), according to World Athletics. **How long had the previous 1000m world record stood?** Since 1999, according to The New York Times. Source Reporters corrects errors promptly. Contact the desk with amendments.