Summary
Faith Kipyegon won her fourth world 1500m title, making her one of only two athletes ever to achieve this in that event. She secured the gold by outpacing her competitors in the final lap, continuing a winning streak that spans over four years.
Key Facts
- Faith Kipyegon won her fourth world title in the 1500m race.
- She is now tied with Hicham El Guerrouj for the most 1500m titles in history.
- Kipyegon has not lost a global final over this distance for over four years.
- She completed the race in three minutes and 52.15 seconds.
- Jessica Hull of Australia finished with a bronze medal.
- Dorcus Ewoi, also from Kenya, won the silver, making it a one-two finish for Kenya.
- This win ties Kipyegon with other female athletes, like Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Tirunesh Dibaba, for the most individual global golds.
- Kipyegon plans to compete in the 5,000m event next.
