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Kipyegon sets meeting record to retain 1,500m Diamond League Trophy

Faith Kipyegon celebrates after winning the Diamond League trophy in Oregon.[Diamond League]

World champion Faith Kipyegon on Saturday night retained the 1,500m Diamond League Trophy after clocking a meeting record at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon.

Undefeated this year, the Kenyan maintained that record in Eugene, extending her Pre Classic winning streak, having won there four times (2016, 2017, 2021, and 2022).

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