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Olympic champ Faith Kipyegon dreaming of marathon transition

Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - August 6, 2021. Faith Kipyegon of Kenya celebrates winning the gold medal REUTERS

Two-time Olympic 1500m champion Faith Chepng’etich Kipyegon is keen to follow in the steps of Eliud Kipchoge–stage good shows on the track and graduate to marathon in future.

Kipyegon, who has been in imperious form this season, said she will take enough time on the track before stepping to road running.

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