Kenyan athlete Faith Kipyegon is poised to claim a historic fourth world title in the women's 1500m final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, after a strong performance in Sunday's semi-final. She aims to anchor the Kenyan squad for a potential podium sweep.

• Faith Kipyegon, a four-time world champion, is targeting her fourth world 1500m title.
• She secured top place (4:00.34) in her 1500m heat, with teammate Dorcus Ewoi finishing second (4:00.65).
• Kenya has already garnered two gold medals at the championships through Beatrice Chebet (10000m) and Peres Jepchirchir (marathon).
• Other notable contenders in the 1500m final include Ethiopia's Freweyni Hailu and USA's Nikki Hiltz.
• Also featured: Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi begins his quest for a world senior title in the men’s 800m.