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Kenya's Faith Kipyegon nominated for 2026 Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award

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Kenya's Faith Kipyegon (C) shows her gold and silver medals, won in the 1500m and 5000m women's races during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, following her arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta Airport in Nairobi on September 23, 2025. [Tony Karumba/ AFP]

Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon has been nominated for the 2026 Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award, recognising her stellar performances from 2025.

This marks Kipyegon’s third consecutive nomination, following her record-breaking fourth World Championships gold medal in the 1500 and 5000 meters.

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