Olympic and world 1,500m champion Faith Kipyegon believes her performance on the track will inspire the next generations.
Kipyegon left spectators in amazement as she shattered yet another world record at the EBS Herculis Meeting in Monaco.
Faith Kipyegon new record
Clocking a breathtaking 4:07.64 in the mile, Kipyegon solidified her place as one of the greatest athletes in track and field history.
In a post-race interview, the humble champion expressed her love for all the records she has broken, emphasizing how her achievements have motivated the younger generation.
“I love all the records I have broken and I know I have inspired the young generation,” Kipyegon said.
Reflecting on her preparation and mindset before the race, Kipyegon stated, “I was well prepared, and I believed in the training I had. It was a matter of coming to Monaco and running a beautiful race to see the outcome after the finish line.”
Looking ahead, the confident Kenyan is now setting her sights on the Championship in Hungary, where she aims to defend her title.
“As long as I stay healthy, I want to leave a legacy and motivate the next generation,” Kipyegon stated.
The Kenyan champion’s extraordinary achievements in recent months have been nothing short of remarkable.
Faith Kipyegon eight days
Just six weeks ago, Kipyegon astounded the world by setting two world records in a span of eight days.
Her brilliance was on full display as she clocked 3:49.11 for the 1500m in Florence and an astonishing 14:05.20 for the 5000m in Paris, showcasing her versatility as a distance runner.
Returning to the Wanda Diamond League stage at the Stade Louis II stadium, Kipyegon was determined to etch her name in history once again.
With unmatched determination and prowess, she surpassed the previous world mile record of 4:12.33 set by her long-time rival, Sifan Hassan, on the very same track in 2019.
Guided by two pacemakers, Kipyegon executed her race strategy to perfection, hitting 400m in 1:01.76 and 800m in 2:04.10. As the lights on the track indicated world record pace, she surged ahead, leaving her competitors trailing far behind.
Crossing the finish line in 4:07.64, Kipyegon not only shattered the world mile record but also inspired the rest of the field to achieve extraordinary results.
Ireland’s Ciara Mageean secured second place with a remarkable Irish record of 4:14.58, while Ethiopia’s Freweyni Hailu claimed third place, clocking a commendable time of 4:14.79.
