Faith Kipyegon makes history with fourth world title
Gold medallist Kenya's Faith Kipyegon celebrates with her national flag after winning the Women's 1500m Final with silver medallist Kenya's Dorcus Ewoi and Kenya's Nelly Chepchirchir at Japan National Stadium, Tokyo on September 16, 2025.
Multiple Olympics and world 1,500 metres champion Faith Kipyegon has taken a big step towards achieving athletics immortality by winning a fourth world title on Tuesday at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
On Tuesday, Kipyegon clocked 3 minutes, 52.15 seconds to lead Dorcas Ewoi to a 1-2 finish for Kenya in Tokyo. Ewoi finished in 3:52.92, followed by Jessica Hull from Australia in 3:55.15. Another Kenyan Nelly Chepchirchir finished fourth in 3:55.25.
