K
Originally published by Kenyanstop
November 5, 2025
3h ago
Shock as Faith Kipyegon, Beatrice Chebet Miss Out on World Athletics Awards
12 athletes were nominated for the World Athlete of the Year finals, with three Kenyans featuring after receiving the most votes in the initial voting round...
✨ Key Highlights
In a surprising development, renowned Kenyan athletes Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet were conspicuously absent from the World Athletics 2025 Awards nominees list. Despite their exceptional seasons shattering world records, the exclusion has left many observers stunned, as World Athletics formally announced 12 finalists for the prestigious award.
- Three Kenyans, Peres Jepchirchir, Sebastian Sawe, and Emmanuel Wanyonyi, were nominated across male and female categories for the World Athletics Awards 2025.
- Peres Jepchirchir was nominated for the Women’s World Athlete of the Year award after winning a gold medal in the World Championships and placing third in the London Marathon.
- Faith Kipyegon recorded a gold medal in the 1500 metres, a silver medal in the 5000 metres, and shattered the world record in the 1500 metres.
- Beatrice Chebet won double gold medals in the 5000 metres and 10,000 metres, also breaking the world record in the 5000 metres.
- The World Athletics Awards 2025 ceremony will take place on November 30 in Monaco, France.
Continue Reading
Read the complete article from Kenyans
