- Faith Kipyegon has revealed that she is confident in Kenya continuing with her 1500m dominance in the coming years.
- Kipyegon stated that the country continues to produce brilliant 1500m athletes like Nelly Chepchirchir, who are capable of posting exemplary performances.
- Kipyegon also noted that she is aiming to defend her 1500m and 5000m titles at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships 2025.
Track queen Faith Kipyegon has disclosed that she is not losing sleep over the future of Kenya’s 1500m women’s dominance even as she plans to transition to longer disciplines (5000m and 10000m).
Kipyegon’s confidence stems from the brilliant, exciting young talents that her country continues to produce.
The three-time 1500m Olympic Games champion specifically highlights runners such as Nelly Chepchirchir, asserting that they are top performers.
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Faith Kipyegon expresses optimism on Kenya’s 1500m future
According to her, she is very happy to see these youngsters doing well in various events across the universe.
“I am so happy to see the next generation coming up. Look at Nelly; now that I am moving towards the 5000m, Nelly is there to take the baton and continue with the 1500m victory because this has been our event for a long time.
And I don’t want to see us Kenyans losing the 1500m on our side. So, I know if I move now to the 10000m or 5000m, we have somebody like Nelly to take over. So, yeah, it is good to see strong women coming up. I am very grateful,” she told SportPesa Blog.
Kipyegon will represent Kenya in the 1500m race at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships 2025 alongside Chepchirchir, Susan Lokayo Ejore and Dorcas Ewoi.
In Tokyo, the Kaptagat based runner will be aiming to defend the title she won at the 2023 Budapest edition.
Faith Kipyegon to double at Tokyo World Athletics Championships 2025
Besides the 1500m, Kipyegon will also compete in the 5000m in the highly-anticipated championships that is planned to take place between September 13 and September 21 in Japan.
The mother of one has divulged that she will focus her energy on training in order to stand a chance of defending her titles.
“The target now is just to train healthily. I want to stay healthy, injury-free, towards Tokyo because I know I am going to double both the 1500m and 5000m. And I know it’s not an easy job to do – to double – but I hope through the training and preparations everything will be well.
Especially, you know, I am going to join a very strong team in the 1500m with Nelly, Susan, and the other lady. And then also in the 5000m, we have Beatrice and Agnes, and I’m so happy to join them,” stated Kipyegon.
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