Faith Kipyegon, a Kenyan middle-distance runner, broke two world records in eight days in June 2023. On June 2, she set a new world record in the women’s 1500 meters with a time of 3:49.11 at the Diamond League meeting in Florence, Italy. Just one week later, on June 9, she broke the world record in the women’s 5000 meters with a time of 14:05.20 at the Diamond League meeting in Paris, France.
Kipyegon’s record-breaking performances made her the first woman to break world records in both the 1500 meters and the 5000 meters since Italian Paola Pigni in 1969 and 1970. Kipyegon is also the only woman to win four global 1500 meter titles and only the second woman to claim consecutive Olympic titles in the event.
Kipyegon’s record-breaking performances have cemented her status as one of the greatest female middle-distance runners of all time. She is a true champion and an inspiration to athletes all over the world.
Here are some additional details about Kipyegon’s record-breaking wins:
- In the 1500 meters in Florence, Kipyegon broke the previous world record of 3:50.07 set by Genzebe Dibaba of Ethiopia in 2015. Kipyegon led the race from start to finish and won by more than two seconds.
- In the 5000 meters in Paris, Kipyegon broke the previous world record of 14:06.62 set by Letesenbet Gidey of Ethiopia in 2020. Kipyegon ran a controlled race and pulled away from the field in the final 1000 meters to win by more than five seconds.
Kipyegon’s record-breaking performances are a testament to her hard work, dedication, and talent. She is an inspiration to athletes all over the world and her achievements will be remembered for years to come.
fruit of hard working
Yes, it’s true.
Proud of our own
Me too.
She is very strong such that she can break world marathon record if get a chance
I agree with you.
I watch the race it was most thrilling race to watch. Her stima and speed was evident that World record was possible.
Our very own which makes me prouder to be a Kenyan.
True
Faith is one of our own she always makes us proud kudos to her
Very captivating
Yes, I agree with you.
Keep shining my country people
Always
She has always represented Kenya well, interesting.
So happy