Kenya’s Jepchirchir triumphed in Tokyo last month to add the world title to the Olympic crown she claimed in Japan in 2021.
MoreThe nominations reflect some of the standout performances achieved during another memorable year for the sport, which peaked with the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25.
MoreKipyegon becomes 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.
MoreAfter 42km on the streets of Tokyo, Jepchirchir and Assefa entered the Japan National Stadium shoulder-to-shoulder, setting up a dramatic showdown for the title.
MoreChebet waited until the final bend to unleash her devastating kick and her rivals had no response.
MoreClocking 3:48.68 at the Prefontaine Classic on 5 July, multiple Olympic and world champion Kipyegon took 0.36 off the world record of 3:49.04 she set in Paris on 7 July 2024.
MorePhanuel Koech was born 16km from Eldoret City in Naiberi before moving to Kewapmoi. His father passed away before he was born, so he and his nine siblings were raised by their mother.
MoreEliud Kipchoge has an impressive record of 16 victories from 22 official marathon races.
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