Kenya’s triple Olympic and world 1,500 metres champion Faith Kipyegon has made history at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo after clinching her fourth world title in the women’s 1500m final.
Kipyegon raced to victory with an impressive time of 3:52.15.
Faith was closely followed by her compatriot Dorcus Ewoi, who finished in 3:54.92, setting a personal best. Australia’s Jessica Hull took third place in 3:55.16, while another Kenyan, Nelly Chepchirchir, crossed the line fourth in 3:55.25, also achieving a personal best.
The title cements Faith Kipyegon, the ‘Smiling Assassin,’ among the most successful athletes in World Championships history.
She now rivals Ezekiel Kemboi, who won four world titles in his illustrious career.
On Sunday September 14, Kipyegon ran a test in the women’s 1500m semi-final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships, now in Day 4 in Tokyo, Japan.
Kipyegon, the 1500m world record holder, finished first in the heat with a time of 4:00.34, followed by Ewoi in second place (4:00.65) while Nelly Chepchirchir stormed to victory in the second heat in 4:05.86.
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After qualifying for the final, Kipyegon said the strong Kenyan contingent, including Nelly Chepchirchir and Dorcas Ewoi, is well-prepared to execute the tactics needed for a 1-2-3 finish.
“We have a strong line-up, and I believe if all goes well, we can win all three medals. It’s all about discipline, teamwork, and good tactics—and we will make Kenyans proud,” Kipyegon said.
She credited her unprecedented achievements to hard work and discipline. “Every year is different, so you have to keep working hard, maintain discipline, and stay humble,” she added.
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Faith Kipyegon Legacy
With three Olympic titles, four world crowns—including one in the 5000m—and holding the world record, it will take a remarkable effort to stop her.
Kipyegon has already stamped an indelible mark as the greatest athlete in the women’s 1500m.
In addition to her four world titles, she has claimed three Olympic crowns, winning in Rio de Janeiro (2016), Tokyo (2021), and Paris (2024).
She is the first female athlete in history to achieve this feat in the 1500m. Kipyegon has also broken the world record in the discipline on three separate occasions.
She first clocked 3:49.11 at the Florence Diamond League on June 2, 2023 surpassing Genzebe Dibaba’s previous mark.
Just over a year later, she ran 3:49.04 at the Paris Diamond League before lowering it further to 3:48.68 at this year’s Prefontaine Classic in Oregon.
Additionally, she holds the world record for the mile, having run 4:07.64 in 2023.
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