Faith Kipyegon Sets 1,500 World Record at the Prefontaine Classic
- Faith Kipyegon set a new women's 1,500 meters world record with a time of 3:48.68 at the 50th Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon on July 5, 2025.
- Kipyegon broke her previous record of 3:49.04 set last July in Paris, following a failed sub-four-minute mile attempt in late June.
- The race included top competitors like Nikki Hiltz and Jessica Hull, who finished second and third respectively, while Kipyegon won by almost three seconds.
- Kipyegon highlighted that the high-quality field motivated her and she aimed to inspire younger athletes to improve, stating, "The ladies are pushing me," and she was happy about the fast competition.
- Kipyegon's record further cements her dominance as a three-time Olympic champion and marks a highlight of the Prefontaine Classic, the sole U.S. stop on the 2025 Diamond League.
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Kenyan athlete Faith Kipyegon set a new world record in the 1,500 meters this morning at the Diamond League meet in Eugene.


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Faith Kipyegon sets 1,500 world record at Prefontaine Classic
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