Faith Kipyegon nominated for 2026 Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award

Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon has been named a nominee for the 2026 Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award, recognising her stellar performances from 2025...

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Kenyan athlete Faith Kipyegon has been nominated for the 2026 Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award, recognizing her exceptional performances in 2025.

This is Kipyegon's third consecutive nomination, highlighting her consistent dominance.
The nomination celebrates her achievement of winning a fourth World Championships gold medal in the 1500m and 5000m races.
Kipyegon holds the world record in the 1500m with a time of 3:48.68, re-established in July 2025.

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