Olympic 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi has revealed that he battled stomach problems prior to his win at the Zurich Diamond League on Thursday, 27 August, but now believes he is on course for yet another successful remainder of the season.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe 22-year-old, running in what was classified as a non-Diamond League race in Zurich, held off the challenge of Algeria’s Djamel Sedjati to win in a World Lead and season best time of 1:41.76.Wanyonyi, Cherotich shine as Kenyans dominate Zurich Diamond LeagueThough carrying his usual burst of energy on the way to only his second 800m race win this season, the reigning World Champion admitted to not have had the easiest of build-ups.“The race was good, the crowd was amazing, and the weather was good, but I thank God because before I started the race, I felt my stomach was not good, but I managed to run well,” Wanyonyi said.##NAJAVA_MECA_9921981##Having missed out on victories in his first three 800m Diamond League races in Rabat, Oslo and London, the Kenyan seems to have caught some form, winning his last two races in Lausanne, and in Zurich.Commenting on his progress, Wanyonyi said: “I think my body is now coming up well. I now want to stay focused because this race showed me that I am still there, I am still moving, and I am still capable to win World Ultimate [Championships] and Brussels [Diamond League]."Why Sabastian Sawe has withdrawn from Berlin MarathonA three-time Diamond League champion, Wanyonyi is on the cusp of becoming the first 800m runner to win four consecutive crowns, when he lines up at the season-ending event in Brussels on the night of Friday, 4 September.Asked if there was pressure to achieving that feat, the 1000m world record holder said: “It is a little bit more pressure for me, but I need to handle it. I will now sit down with my coach to think about the tactics I can apply in Brussels, but let me say I am ready, and I want to defend my title.”##NAJAVA_MECA_9922037##