The 31-year-old Kenyan will make the attempt in Paris on 26 June.
MoreSix athletics gold medallists from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games are among the nominees for the Laureus World Sports Awards. The ceremony, set for 21 April, will once again be held in Madrid. This year marks the 25th anniversary of
MoreFaith Kipyegon, the four-time world champion, will endeavour to reclaim the title she ran away with during the 2023 edition.
MoreKipyegon, the reigning world champion in the 1,500 meters, has had a remarkable career. She most notably achieved world records in the 1,500 meters and the mile in 2023.
MoreGiven the number of disciplines on the track, there are six nominees for this category, though – as with the other categories – there will be just two finalists.
MoreRunning a final lap of 58.45, she kicked away from Ethiopia’s world road mile champion, Diribe Welteji, who was second in 4:05.58.
MoreIn winning the 1500m, Kipyegon secured her fifth Diamond trophy and capped yet another unbeaten season at her specialist discipline.
MoreThe first 16 of the 32 Diamond disciplines will be contested on Friday at the Allianz Memorial Van Damme, while the rest will take place on Saturday in the Belgian capital.
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