Summary
Faith Kipyegon from Kenya won her fourth 1,500-meter world title at the World Athletics Championships. She finished the race in 3 minutes and 52.15 seconds, adding to her three Olympic gold medals. Kipyegon plans to compete in the 5,000-meter event later this week.
Key Facts
- Faith Kipyegon won her fourth world title in the 1,500-meter race.
- She completed the race in 3 minutes and 52.15 seconds.
- Fellow Kenyan Dorcus Ewoi finished second, setting a personal best time.
- Jessica Hull from Australia won the bronze, marking her country's first medal in this event.
- Kipyegon's victory ties her with Hicham El Guerrouj for the most wins in this event.
- She has three Olympic golds and holds a world record in the 1,500 meters.
- Kipyegon plans to compete in the 5,000-meter race at the same championships.
- Kipyegon began her career running barefoot in Kenya and became an Olympic champion after a maternity break.
