Javelin star Jepkemboi bows out but makes history
Javelin thrower Irene Jepkemboi has postponed her ambition of a medal at the World Athletics Championships...
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Javelin thrower Irene Jepkemboi made history as the first Kenyan woman to represent her country at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, despite not qualifying for a medal. The 21-year-old athlete finished 13th in her qualification group with a throw of 56.55m.
- Jepkemboi set a Kenyan national record of 60.31m in June.
- She surprisingly qualified for the championship through the World Athletics next eligible athlete program.
- Adriana Vilagos of Serbia topped Group A with 66.06m.
- Jepkemboi is a sociology student at Texas Christian University where she trains with coach Terry Hughes.
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Kenyan Athletes Win Gold and Make History at World Championships in Tokyo - September 2025
At the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Emmanuel Wanyonyi won the men's 800m world title, setting a championship record of 1min 41.86sec. In the women's 5,000m, Beatrice Chebet dramatically outsprinted teammate Faith Kipyegon to win gold with a time of 14:54.36, securing a double gold after her 10,000m victory. Kipyegon and Chebet were part of a trio of Kenyan runners aiming for gold in the event. In the women's 800m heats, all three Kenyan athletes successfully advanced to the final. Javelin thrower Irene Jepkemboi also made history as the first Kenyan woman to represent her country in the event at the championships, finishing 13th in her qualification group.
