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Faith's world record leaves rivals licking their wounds

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon reacts after winning and beating the world record in women's 1500m. [AFP]

It looks like it is just the beginning for Kenya's golden girl, Faith Kipyegon after breaking her own 1500m World Record at the Paris Diamond League on Sunday evening.

The athletics world continues to scramble for superlatives to describe the jaw-dropping record moment produced by a fierce Kipyegon who had previously promised to transition to long distance racing after the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics.

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