Jepchirchir hunts down Assefa to deliver Kenya's second gold

Peres defeated Ethiopian Tigst, who shattered her women-only world record at the London Marathon in April...

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Peres Jepchirchir secured Kenya's second gold medal at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo after a dramatic sprint finish against Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia. This victory marks Jepchirchir's debut marathon at the World Championships and places Kenya at the top of the medal tally.

Jepchirchir clocked a season-best time of 2:24:43.
She overcame an ankle sprain suffered earlier this year, which forced her to rest for two months.
This is Jepchirchir's first World Championship title, adding to her 2020 Olympic gold medal won in Japan.
President William Ruto led congratulations from Kenyans, highlighting her resilience and contribution to the nation.

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