Three-time world champion Kipyegon lays down early marker
It was three-time champion Faith Kipyegon’s moment to make a statement in round one of the women's 1500m at the World Athletics Championships which kicked off in Tokyo, Japan on Saturday...
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Kenya's star athlete Faith Kipyegon, a three-time world champion, made a strong start in the women's 1500m heats at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. Her performance in round one signals her intention to defend her title.
- Faith Kipyegon competed in the women's 1500m heats.
- The event is part of the World Athletics Championships.
- The championships commenced on Saturday, September 13, 2025 in Tokyo, Japan.
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Kenyan Athletes Aim for Titles at Championships in Tokyo - September 2025
Kenya aims to reclaim its dominance in the men's marathon and 10,000m at the 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Champions, with a four-man marathon team and a trio in the 10,000m. At the same championships in Tokyo, Japan, three-time world champion Faith Kipyegon made a strong start in the women's 1500m heats, showing her intention to defend her title. Separately, Deaflympics champion Ian Wambui Kahinga has qualified for the 25th Summer Deaflympics in Tokyo, Japan, set for November 15-26, 2025. After winning the men's 10,000m at the national trials in Nairobi, Kahinga is aiming for triple gold in Tokyo.
