Faith Kipyegon Stories

Xiamen Diamond League: Kipyegon and Chebet set meet records as Omanyala settles for second
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 26, 2025

Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet stole the show at the 2025 Xiamen Diamond League with record-breaking performances on Saturday, while Ferdinand Oma...

Kipyegon targets four-minute mile in Nike "Breaking 4" project
Reuters  |  Apr 24, 2025

Full details are yet to be revealed but, as with her compatriot's 1:59:40.2 marathon in Vienna in 2019, she is likely to be aided by "in and out" pace...

Faith Kipyegon among Olympic champions nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 04, 2025

Six athletics gold medallists from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games are among the nominees for the Laureus World Sports Awards.

Kipyegon pulls out of Sirikwa Classic as Ng’etich and Ebenyo reign supreme
Michael Kirwa  |  Feb 22, 2025

Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon was forced to withdraw from the 2025 Sirikwa Classic 10km race in Eldoret on Saturday, citing fatigue, as Agnes Jebet...

National icons honoured during 60th anniversary of Kenya's diplomatic journey
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 03, 2024

From retired military veterans to world-class athletes, these individuals were hailed for their contributions to peacebuilding, diplomacy, and sports.

Faith Kipyegon, Mary Moraa earn big after shining at Athlos NYC
Rama Mohammed  |  Sep 27, 2024

enya's Faith Kipyegon and Mary Moraa capped off their season with impressive performances at the Athlos NYC invitational, earning millions in prize mo...

Ruto calls for continuous improvement to build on Kenya's Olympic success
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 15, 2024

Team Kenya bagged a total of 11 medals including 4 gold, two silver and 5 bronze at the just concluded Paris 2024 Olympics.

From tears to triumph, Kipyegon reflects on emotional Paris 2024 Olympics
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 15, 2024

It was not all glory as Kipyegon revealed that she underwent emotional turmoil which could have cost her the silver medal during the women's 5,000-met...

PARIS 2024: Imperial Faith Kipyegon wins third 1500m gold in Olympic record time
Michael Kirwa  |  Aug 10, 2024

Faith Kipyegon broke her own Olympic record to win a third consecutive gold medal in the women's 1 500 metres in a time of 3:51.29.

PARIS 2024: Kipyegon and Ejore cruise to 1500m final as Chepchirchir is eliminated
Michael Kirwa  |  Aug 08, 2024

Faith Kipyegon and Susan Ejore will represent Team Kenya in the final of the 1500m at the ongoing Paris Olympics

PARIS 2024: Julius Yego targets historic Javelin triumph as Faith Kipyegon battles in 1500m semifinals
Michael Kirwa  |  Aug 08, 2024

Julius Yego will be competing in the Javelin final while Faith Kipyegon will also be competing in the 1500m semis this evening in Paris

Kipyegon, Chepchirchir, and Ejore through to women's 1500m semifinals
Michael Kirwa  |  Aug 06, 2024

The 1500m semifinals will take place on Thursday 8 August.

Kipyegon's Olympics 5,000m silver medal reinstated after Team Kenya's appeal
Reuters  |  Aug 06, 2024

Kipyegon had earlier been disqualified after a clash with Ethiopian world record holder Gudaf Tsegay on the penultimate lap.

PARIS 2024: Faith Kipyegon and Mary Moraa lead Kenya's medal hopes on day five
Michael Kirwa  |  Aug 05, 2024

Kenya's hopes for Day 5 at the Stade de France rest on Faith Kipyegon, Beatrice Chebet, and Margaret Chelimo as they compete in the women's 5,000 metr...

Kipyegon and Chebet win heats as Kenyan trio make women's 5000m final
Michael Kirwa  |  Aug 02, 2024

Kenya's 4×400 mixed relay team will take no further part in the 2024 Paris Olympics Games after the nation's baton-exchanging quartet finished 7th in...

Kenyan stars to compete in multiple events as athletics takes centre stage
Michael Kirwa  |  Aug 02, 2024

Kenya's finest athletes are set to make a significant impact at the Stade de France tonight, competing across multiple events, including the women's 5...

Faith Kipyegon is set to make Olympics history – what Kenya needs to do to keep producing athletes like her
The Conversation  |  Jul 26, 2024

Kipyegon is a shining example of Kenya’s global dominance in distance running.

How Kenya can sustain its athletic brilliance
The Conversation  |  Jul 26, 2024

Wycliffe W. Njororai Simiyu, a Professor and Chair of Kinesiology and Health Science at Stephen F. Austin State University opines on what Kenya should...

Faith Kipyegon triumphs as day one of Kenyan Olympic trials thrills
Rama Mohammed  |  Jun 15, 2024

Day 1 of the Kenyan Olympic Trials saw Kipyegon’s stunning comeback, Cheruiyot’s thrilling win in the 1500m, and an unexpected upset for Moraa in the...

More Than Just a Kit: The design process of Kenya’s Olympics’ athletics kit
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 15, 2024

Sportswear manufacturer Nike recently released the official kit for Team Kenya athletes for the upcoming Paris Olympics

Kipyegon and Kiptum shine bright at 20th SOYA Gala
Rama Mohammed  |  Mar 02, 2024

The late Kelvin Kiptum and double world record holder Faith Kipyegon emerged as the shining stars of the 20th edition of the Sports Personality of the...

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon secures second place in AIPS global rankings for female athletes
Sports Reporter  |  Jan 05, 2024

Faith Kipyegon made headlines in the previous season with groundbreaking performances at the Diamond League Meetings in the 1500m, 5000m, and one-mile...

Kenyan athletes Faith Kiyegon, Kelvin Kiptum shine among Top 100 Most Influential Africans
Sports Reporter  |  Jan 04, 2024

Notable Kenyans on the list of the most influential Africans include James Mwangi, CEO of Equity Bank (in the business category), celebrity chef Ali M...

All athletes honoured by President Ruto at Jamhuri Day celebrations
Sports Reporter  |  Dec 13, 2023

Other athletes who were honoured by the President include the World Marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum, 100m African Champion Ferdinand Omanyala, 80...

President Ruto honours Faith Kipyegon with prestigious Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart title
Sports Reporter  |  Dec 12, 2023

The 29-year-old mother has broken three world records in the 1500m, mile, and 5000m events. Her stellar performance continued at the 2023 World Athlet...

Ruto pays glowing tributes to Kipyegon, Kiptum after World Athletics Awards triumphs
Dennis Tarus  |  Dec 12, 2023

Ruto described Kipyegon as "an incredible human being, a true champion and a once-in-a-lifetime talent".

Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon crowned 2023 Women's World Athlete of the Year for Track Events
Sports Reporter  |  Dec 11, 2023

Notably, fellow Kenyan athletes Emanuel Wanyonyi and Faith Cherotich also celebrated victories, securing the Male and Female Rising Star of the Year a...

Kenya's marathon sensation Kiptum shortlisted for World Athlete of the Year Award
Dennis Tarus  |  Nov 14, 2023

Kiptum will fight it out for the prestigious award against Swedish pole vault world record holder Mondo Duplantis, India's javelin world champion Neer...

Kipyegon makes final shortlist for World Athlete of the Year Award
Dennis Tarus  |  Nov 14, 2023

The nomination caps off a sensational year for the four-time world champion that saw her defend her world title in Budapest while also breaking three...

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