Faith Kipyegon bags fourth women's world 1,500m title
Faith Kipyegon produced a trademark devastating last lap to win an unprecedented fourth world women's 1,500 metres title in Tokyo on Tuesday...
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Faith Kipyegon, Kenya's track sensation, secured her unprecedented fourth women's world 1,500 metres title in Tokyo. This historic victory cements her legacy as one of the greatest middle-distance runners.
- Faith Kipyegon won her fourth world 1,500m title, matching Hicham El Guerrouj's record, with a time of 3min 52.15sec.
- Kenya's Dorcus Ewoi earned the silver medal in 3:54.92, while Australia's Jessica Hull took bronze (3:55.16).
- Kipyegon is also a three-time Olympic champion in the distance.
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Faith Kipyegon Wins Fourth Women's World 1,500m Title in Tokyo - September 2025
Kenyan athlete Faith Kipyegon was poised to claim a historic fourth world title in the women's 1500m final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo after a strong performance in Sunday's semi-final. She successfully secured her unprecedented fourth women's world 1,500 metres title, a historic victory cementing her legacy. At the same championships, an "electrifying contest" is expected as Faith Cherotich and Winfred Yavi are set to renew their rivalry in the women’s 3000m steeplechase final. Both athletes secured their spots after winning their heats.
