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Olympic 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi is one of the main attractions in the men's short distance ahead of Grand Slam Track opener Friday.
kapsabet based runner is well known for competing in 800m will get stiff compettition from stellar elite athletes invited for the competiton.
fans can expect another thrilling race as Wanyonyi will test his endurance and speed against one of his biggest competitors.
Wanyonyi wwill join other Kenyan elite athletes in Jamaica as several of his compatriots will also be gunning for glory in the new track series.
Here is the lineup of the athletes who will compete in the 800m and 1500m races .
the action will be on Saturday and Sunday.
Emmanuel Wanyonyi 
(Challenger).
Marco Arop 
(Racer).
Yared Nuguse 
(Racer).
Cole Hocker (Racer).
Bryce Hoppel (Challenger).
Mohamed Tijani 
(Challenger).
Neil Gourley 
(Challenger).
Josh Kerr 
(Racer).