Faith Kipyegon reigns supreme with a 3:53.89 in the women’s 1500m in Rome

Africa’s 100m champion, Ferdinand Omanyala, finished seventh in the men’s finals with a time of 10.08. Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo, in top form, secured his second consecutive 100m victory,

Kenya’s golden girl, Faith Kipyegon, continues her winning streak with no signs of slowing down. The triple Olympic champion delivered a stunning performance on Friday, dominating the women’s 1500m at the Rome Diamond League. 

Kipyegon maintained control throughout the race, pulling away decisively in the final 120 meters to finish with a time of 3:52.89, comfortably ahead of Ethiopia’s Hailu Freweyni (3:54.16) and Haylom Birke (3:54.79). Fellow Kenyan Nelly Chepchirchir finished in fifth place, clocking in at 3:56.14.

Italy has been a significant venue for Kipyegon, who previously set the 1500m world record in Florence at the Diamond League in June 2023, posting a time of 3:49.11. She again broke this record further just a month later, on July 7th, at the Paris Diamond League.

 Before Kipyegon’s remarkable achievements, the 1500m world record of 3:50.07 was held by Ethiopia’s Genzebe Dibaba.

In other events, Africa’s 100m champion, Ferdinand Omanyala, finished seventh in the men’s finals with a time of 10.08. Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo, in top form, secured victory, clocking in at 9.87.