Faith Kipiegon, a Kenyan peerless mid-distance runner, emphasized her status as one of the greatest athletes of all time by persuading and asserting her three Olympic gold and a fourth 1,500-meter world title along the world record at the event.
Kipyegon delivered a tape run from his gun on Tuesday, destroying the field when he returned to clear in 3 minutes in 52.15 seconds.
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The Kenya Dorcas Ewoy teammates won Australia’s first medal in the event, which just had a bronze at 3:55.16, with Jessica Hal running for her personal best 3:54.92 in Silver.
Kipyegon is currently in agreement with Hicham El Guerrouj (1997-2003) to win four world 1,500 metres gold, winning its second world 5,000 metre title later this week.
“It feels really special to defend my title and win the fourth gold,” Kipiegon said.
“After setting a world record at Eugene (July), I told myself, “I have to go to Tokyo and protect my title.” I knew I could do it under control.
“I won the 2021 Olympics shortly after becoming a mother, so getting back here and winning again means I can show my daughter a new gold medal.”
4th 1500m World Champion🥹💜🥰🇰🇪
This was the title of my dream, another world, and it continued to make history.
I’m very happy to be able to participate in #Tokyo2025. I’ve regained many memories from #Olympics. The energy from the audience and my fans is incredible! pic.twitter.com/6f8s2u6f1b
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Kipiegon, 31, stalled from the start of Tuesday, setting a faster pace that took the field busier than usual after the extra athlete recovered following the semi-final waterfall.
However, she appeared to be slightly relaxed on the third lap, with Ewoy and Olympic silver medalist Hull on Bell’s shoulder for most of her career watching Kipyegon’s back disappear in the distance.
However, there was nothing to worry about as Kipyegon quickly took control again and she was 30 meters clear by the time she crossed the line.
Kipyegon will return to the stadium on Thursday for a 5,000 metre heat and return to Saturday’s final.
The unprecedented, 1,500 metres of massive 1,500 metres grew up in the Lift Valley in the western part of Kenya. It is famous as a breeding ground for runners.
The world record holder’s journey began in the muddy, dusty, hilly area of Ndababit village, 233km (144 miles) west of the capital of Kenya Nairobi.
“I used to run barefoot from my village to elementary school, because in Kenya, schools are always supposed to run to get there on time,” Kipyegon told Al Jazeera in 2023.
“I loved it since I was a little girl, but I didn’t expect to be an Olympic champion one day,” she said.
When she turned 15, she began training to become an athlete, despite her family of runners (his father was a 400-meter and 800-meter runner and her younger sister was a 10-kilometer and half-marathon specialist).
“I was in secondary school in 2009 and a stroke of luck made my coach look at me and introduce me to the runner’s lifestyle. He gave me the right diet and everything I needed to become a professional athlete.”
Among the long list of milestones in Kipiegon’s career, winning second Olympic Gold in Tokyo in 2021 after returning from Maternity Break is a testament to her tenacity and single spirit.
Kipyegon believes motherhood and daughter Alyn have helped her comeback with a competitive comeback.
“It wasn’t easy because I couldn’t walk for 20 minutes for the first time back on my track,” she said in a 2022 social media video.
“However, the strength Alyn gave me helped me overcome all the challenges.”
Kipyegon is considered a role model for Kenya, and she is known as the “Queen of the 1,500 Meters.”
