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Kipyegon sets up Gudaf clash in 1,500m final
Faith Kipyegon of Kenya (crosses the line to win her semi final ahead of Georgia Bell of Britain during the Women's 1500m at the Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France on August 08, 2024.
Photo credit: Sarah Meyssonnier | Reuters
What you need to know:
- Kipyegon will be looking for a third gold medal after her exploits in 2016 and 2020. Her biggest threat in Saturday's final is likely to come from Ethiopian duo Gudaf Tsegay, the world 10,000m champion, and world 1,500m silver medallist Diribe Welteji
Double Olympic 1,500m Faith Kipyegon and Susan Ejore of Kenya Thursday earned spots to the finals of the four lap race at the Stade de France.
Kipyegon, who was competing in the first heat, hanged on in the leading pack before surging forward and took control of the pace leading all the way to the tape crossing in 3:58.64, ahead of USA’s Georgia Bell who clocked 3:59.49 while her compatriot Elle St. Pierre was third in 3:59.74.
