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What Faith's transition to road racing means to athletics family

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Faith Kipyegon of Kenya after winning the Women's 1500m and setting a new world record during the Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field on July 5, 2025 in Eugene, Oregon.  [AFP]

Since 2023, three-time Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon had hinted at long distance racing.

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