Kipyegon eyes two tickets to Paris Olympics

World record holder for the women's 1500m and mile, Faith Kipyegon (R) bumps fists with her trainer, distance-running coach and former Kenya steeplechaser, Patrick Sang (2nd L) following a training session at the Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret on May 4, 2024.[AFP]

Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon will open her track season at Nyayo Stadium during the Olympic trials on Friday and Saturday as she eyes to pick two tickets to Paris next month.

Apart from Kipyegon, a number of athletes will be hoping to represent the country in two races at the Olympics.