Faith Kipyegon, a Kenyan athlete, triumphed in the 3000m women's race at the Silesia Diamond League in Poland on Saturday, August 16, clocking an impressive 8:07.04. Her performance nearly broke the long-standing 32-year-old world record set in September 1993, making her the second-fastest athlete in history over the distance.

• Kipyegon broke multiple records, including the African Record, National Record, Diamond League Record, World Lead, and her Personal Best.
• This was Kipyegon's first official attempt at the 3000m distance since she was 20, demonstrating her versatile endurance after setting world records in the 1500m and 5000m.
• She is the only woman to win three Olympic 1500m titles, winning gold at Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, and Paris 2024.