Faith Kipyegon on her way to winning the fourth World title in 1500m at the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, September 16, 2025.Faith Kipyegon Tuesday delivered another masterclass in middle-distance running, storming to victory in the women’s 1500m at the ongoing World Athletics Championships.
Kipyegon crossed the line in 3:52.15, clinching her fourth world title over the distance and extending her dominance on the global stage.
The three-time Olympic champion led a strong Kenyan showing, with Dorcus Ewoi claiming silver, while Nelly Chepchirchir narrowly missed the podium in fourth place.
Ewoi produced a breakthrough performance, surging to silver in a personal best of 3:54.92.
Faith Kipyegon wins her fourth World title in the 1500m, followed by silver medalist Dorcas Ewoi(Kenya) at the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, September 16, 2025.
Faith Kipyegon enjoys a moment with Dorcas Ewoi after securing a 1-2 finish in the 1500m race at the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, September 16, 2025.
Faith Kipyegon and Dorcas Ewoi embrace after securing a 1-2 finish in the 1500m race at the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, September 16, 2025.
SHE'S ALL OF US: 10,000-meter world champion Beatrice Chebet in tears watching Faith Kipyegon and Dorcus Ewoi secure 1-2 finish in women's 1500m final at the World Athletics Championship in Tokyo, JapanAustralia’s Jessica Hull edged out Chepchirchir for bronze, finishing in 3:55.16, just milliseconds ahead of the Kenyan who placed fourth in 3:55.25.
The triumph marked Kenya’s third gold medal at the championships, further cementing the country’s standing in distance running.
Notably, Kipyegon secured her latest crown on the same Tokyo track where she claimed Olympic gold in the 1500m at the Tokyo 2020 Games, underscoring her consistency and legacy as one of the greatest athletes in the discipline.
The win cements her name in the history books as only the second woman to win four world titles in the same track event after Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce who has won five 100m titles.
Beatrice Chebet, who won Kenya’s first gold in the women’s 10,000m on Saturday, was in tears as she watched Kipyegon seal her fourth world crown.
The race also inspired high praise from commentators.
One summed it up: “Make no mistake: we’ve been graced by greatness tonight. She’s one of the best our sport has ever known; and she is, unequivocally, the finest 1,500 metres runner ever to live — male or female.”
The double podium finish reinforces Kenya’s dominance in middle-distance running and highlights the rise of a new generation alongside its established icons.
On Sunday, Peres Jepchirchir won gold in women's marathon in 2:24:43, narrowly edging Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa who finished in 2:24:45.
Under the new government rewards scheme, Kipyegon and fellow gold medallists will receive Sh3 million, while Ewoi and other silver medallists will pocket Sh2 million.
Bronze winners will be awarded Sh1 million.
