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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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