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Faith Chepngetich Kipyegon (born 10 January 1994) is a Kenyan middle-and long-distance runner. Kipyegon is the current world record holder for the 1,500 metres and mile, both set in 2023, and the former world record holder for the 5,000 metres. Kipyegon won a gold medal each at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the ...
Jan 10, 1994 · Faith KIPYEGON is a Kenyan athlete who specializes in middle-distance events. She is a two-time Olympic champion, four-time world champion, and five-time Diamond League winner in the 1500m and 5000m.
Jul 26, 2023 · Faith Kipyegon made history by becoming the first woman ever to complete the 1500m under 3:50 with an astonishing 3:49.11 performance, surpassing the previous world record held by the Ethiopian athlete by nearly a whole second.
Aug 26, 2023 · Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon, widely regarded as one of the greatest 1,500-metre runners, says she wants to venture into marathon running and leave a legacy for girls who want to take up the sport....
Jul 22, 2023 · Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon smashed the women’s mile world record by almost five seconds at the Monaco Diamond League on Friday. The 29-year-old completed the race in 4:07.64, beating the previous ...
Dec 18, 2021 · Learn how Faith Kipyegon defended her 1500m title in Tokyo as a mother of one, and set a new Olympic record. Discover her journey from playing football to becoming a world-class runner and a role model for women.
Sep 7, 2022 · Learn about Faith Kipyegon's journey from a barefoot runner to a double Olympic and world champion in the 1500m. She shares her disappointment, motivation and goals for breaking the world record and becoming a superstar.
