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Kipyegon kicks off another holiday after winning Athlos NYC

Faith Kipyegon of Kenya celebrates after winning the mile race during ATHLOS NYC25 on October 10, 2025 at Icahn Stadium on Randall's Island in New York City. [AFP]

For the second year in a row, multiple Olympic and world champion Faith Kipyegon is kicking off her holiday after a brilliant show in New York City.

After a busy track season, the 1500m Greatest of All Time (GOAT) was crowned Athlos New York City (Athlos NYC) Mile champion yesterday morning (Kenyan time).

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