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August 20, 2026
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Kipyegon prioritises recovery over comeback, pulls out of ultimate championships

Kipyegon prioritises recovery over comeback, pulls out of ultimate championships

Triple Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon has confirmed she will miss the World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest next month...

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Triple Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon has announced her withdrawal from the upcoming World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest, citing a hamstring injury that requires extended recovery time.

  • The middle-distance star will not compete in the inaugural Ultimate Championship (September 11-13) or any further Diamond League meetings this season, effectively ending her 2026 season.
  • Faith Kipyegon, holder of world records in the 1,500m and the mile, has been managing the injury since late May.
  • Her decision prioritises long-term recovery to ensure she can return to competition at her best.

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