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Faith Kipyegon's plans to transition to 5,000m after Olympic Games

August 6, 2021. Faith Kipyegon of Kenya celebrates winning the gold medal and breaking the Olympic record REUTERS

Will Olympic 1,500m champion Faith Chepngetich Kipyegon shift her focus to 5,000m after retaining her Olympics 1500 metres gold at the Olympic Stadium on Friday?

In an interview with Olympic.com last year, Faith Kipyegon revealed that she was considering a new challenge after the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.

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