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Kipyegon oozes class as she leads squad to 1500m final

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon reacts after competing in the women's 1500m heats during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on September 13, 2025. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP)

Four-time world champion Faith Kipyegon displayed her brilliance once again as she booked her place in women’s 1500m set for tomorrow.

Kipyegon, a three-time Olympic champion, ran a tactical race in Heat 1 of the event’s semi-final at the Japan National Stadium yesterday, anchoring countrywoman Dorcus Ewoi to an automatic qualification.

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