Faith Kipyegon gives Kenya 3rd Gold medal in Women's 1500m.

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon produced a startling last-lap sprint to outpace overwhelming favourite Genzebe Dibaba of Ethiopia to win Olympic 1500m gold on Tuesday.

Faith Cheprigetich Kipyegon (KEN) of Kenya (R) wins the first women's 1500m semifinal, with Davit Seyaum (ETH) of Ethiopia trailing. REUTERS

Kipyegon clocked 4min 08.92sec after her burst over the last 250 metres, world record holder Dibaba taking silver in 4:10.27.

American Jennifer Simpson claimed bronze in 4:10.53.

Kenya's Faith Chepngetich Kipyegon celebrates winning the Women's 1500m Final during the athletics event at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on August 16, 2016. / AFP PHOTO

RESULTS

Gold: Faith Chepngetich Kipyegon (KEN)

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Silver: Genzebe Dibaba (ETH)

Bronze: Jennifer Barringer (USA)