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Faith Chepngetich Kipyegon (born 10 January 1994) is a Kenyan middle-and long-distance runner. Kipyegon is the current world record holder for the 1,500 metres and mile, set in 2024 and 2023 respectively, and the former world record holder for the 5,000 metres.
1 day ago · Updated 10:28 AM PDT, July 7, 2024. PARIS (AP) — Faith Kipyegon of Kenya broke her own world record in the women’s 1,500 meters at the Diamond League track and field meeting in Paris on Sunday. Kipyegon finished in 3:49.04, surpassing her record of 3:49.11, which was set in Italy last year.
Jul 26, 2023 · Faith Kipyegon made history by becoming the first woman ever to complete the 1500m under 3:50 with an astonishing 3:49.11 performance, surpassing the previous world record held by the Ethiopian athlete by nearly a whole second.
Aug 26, 2023 · Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon, widely regarded as one of the greatest 1,500-metre runners, says she wants to venture into marathon running and leave a legacy for girls who want to take up the sport.
2 days ago · World champions Yaroslava Mahuchikh and Faith Kipyegon produced world-record-breaking performances* within an hour of each other at the Meeting de Paris – part of the Wanda Diamond League – on Sunday (7). Mahuchikh took down one of the longest-standing world records on the books, clearing 2.10m to win the high jump.
2 days ago · PARIS (AP) — Faith Kipyegon of Kenya broke her own world record in the women’s 1,500 meters at the Diamond League track and field meeting in Paris on Sunday. Kipyegon finished in 3:49.04 ...
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Faith Kipyegon: Historic 2023 and trio of world records. The Kenyan had an incredible season in 2023. She achieved a remarkable feat by breaking three world track records in three events in under 50 days. The 29-year-old broke the women's 1,500m world record at the Diamond League meeting in Florence, Italy, at 3:49.11.
