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Faith Kipyegon

Athlete of the YearinTop Awards Kenya 2026

Olympic champion and world-record middle-distance athlete

Nakuru, Kenya

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About Faith Kipyegon

Faith Kipyegon is a Kenyan middle- and long-distance runner and one of the most accomplished athletes of her generation. World Athletics lists her as a three-time Olympic champion, five-time world champion and current world-record holder, with landmark performances across the 1500 metres, mile and other distances.

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