World Athletics ratifies Kipyegon's world records
Kenya's Faith Kipyegon reacts as she wins the Women's 1500m event, setting a new world record of 3:49.11, during the Wanda Diamond League 2023 Golden Gala on June 2, 2023 at the Ridolfi stadium in Florence, Tuscany. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP) RELATED CON
The indefatigable Kipyegon smashed both world records in a span of one week at the Diamond League circuit in Europe.
The first of the records came in Florence on June 2 where she clocked 3:49.11 over the 1500m to smash the previous mark of 3:50.07 held by Ethiopia’s Genzebe Dibaba since 2015.
Just a week later in Paris, the double Olympic and world champion obliterated the 5000m world record after running an astonishing 14:05.20 in what was her third ever race over the 12 and half-lap race.
The previous mark of 14:06.62 was held by Ethiopia’s Letesenbet Gidey who finished second behind Kipyegon in the race.
“I didn’t think about the world record, I don’t know how I made it,” said a surprised Kipyegon. “I just wanted to improve on my PB, the world record was not my plan. I just ran after Gidey – she is an amazing lady.”
Kipyegon would later add another world record over the mile at the Monaco Diamond League on July 31 with the record still pending ratification.
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