Faith Kipyegon

15 Aug

MPs urge for fair pay, recognition, and motivation for athletes

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Members of Parliament have called for Kenya to participate in more sports at future Olympic Games. After giving a standing ovation to Team Kenya for their success in the recent Paris Olympics, the MPs stressed the need to invest in a wider range of sports for better representation and continued global success. They have challenged the Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Kipchumba Murkomen, to expand Kenya's participation in more disciplines at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Led by Mwingi West MP Hon. Charles Nguna, the MPs observed that in this year’s Olympics Kenya's participation was…

07 Jul

Faith Kipyegon Sets New 1500m World Record at Paris Diamond League

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Double Olympic Champion Faith Kipyegon has set a new world record in the 1500m, clocking an astonishing 3:49.04 at the Paris Diamond League. This remarkable feat breaks her own 2023 world record of 3:49.11, which she set in June. Reflecting on her achievement, Kipyegon said, "I knew the world record was possible because I recently ran very fast in Kenya. I was coming here to just run my race and to see what shape I’m in to defend my title at the Olympics." President William Ruto praised Kipyegon’s achievement, stating, "Faith Kipyegon has once again made history. Congratulations on breaking…