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August 17, 2025
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Millions Faith Kipyegon Bagged After Setting New African Record in Poland

Millions Faith Kipyegon Bagged After Setting New African Record in Poland

Kipyegon was among four Kenyans who collectively bagged hefty cash prizes...

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Kenyan athlete Faith Kipyegon secured a significant win and prize money at the Silesia Diamond League in Poland, clocking an impressive time in the 3000m race. Several other Kenyan runners also achieved notable results and earned substantial rewards at the event.

  • Faith Kipyegon won USD10,000 (approximately Ksh1.2 million) for her first 3000m race since 2014, clocking 8:07:04.
  • Julius Yego, a javelin hero, re-announced himself with a victory and a season-best throw of 83.60m, also bagging Ksh1.2 million.
  • Beatrice Chebet finished second in the 1500m with a personal best of 3:54:73, earning Ksh777,000.
  • Tim Cheruiyot also secured second place in the men's 1500m, taking home Ksh777,000.
  • Kipyegon will now focus on the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo starting September 13.

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