Faith Kipyegon’s journey from a small village to the global stage is a testament to her indomitable spirit, unwavering determination, and extraordinary talent. Let’s delve into the inspiring details about her biography including her achievements.
Faith Kipyegon Biography
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 January 1994 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Place of Birth | Bomet |
| Weight | 42 kg |
| Height | 1.57 m |
| Parents | Samuel Koech, Linah Koech |
| Hometown | Keringet Nakuru |
| Husband | Timothy Kiptum |
| Notable Achievement | Women’s 1500 metres |
Faith Kipyegon Career
The diminutive all-time 1,500-metre great grew up in western Kenya’s Rift Valley, which is renowned as a breeding ground for runners. Faith Kipyegon’s journey began in the ever-changing muddy, dusty and hilly terrain of Ndababit village, 233km (144 miles) west of Kenya’s capital Nairobi.
Below is Faith Kipyegon in her formative years as a kid standing next to statues of former world record holders and now – a world record holder.
“I used to run barefoot from my village to the primary school because in Kenya, schools are so far that you always end up running in order to reach them in time,” Kipyegon to Al Jazeera ahead of the Diamond League event in Doha.
Faith Kipyegon, a powerhouse in middle-distance running, boasts an impressive array of personal bests across various disciplines. Notably, she set a world record and national record in the 1500 metres with a scintillating time of 3:49.11 at the Stadio Luigi Ridolfi in Firenze in June 2023. Her versatility is evident as she has clocked a remarkable 1:57.68 in the 800 metres at the Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha in September 2020.
Kipyegon’s prowess extends to longer distances, as evidenced by her national record of 14:05.20 in the 5000 metres set in Paris in June 2023. Additionally, she has showcased her relay skills, contributing to a national record in the 4×1500 metres relay with a time of 16:33.58 in Nassau in May 2014. Her consistent performances and record-breaking feats underscore her status as one of the greatest middle-distance runners of her generation.
5000 Meters
| Date | Competition | Result | PL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 MAY 2023 | Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha | 3:58.57 | 1. |
| 02 JUN 2023 | Golden Gala Pietro Mennea, Stadio Luigi Ridolfi, Firenze | 3:49.11 | 1. |
| 21 JUL 2023 | Herculis EBS, Stade Louis II, Monaco | 3:51.41 | N/A |
| 19 AUG 2023 | World Athletics Championships, Budapest 2023 | 4:02.62 | 1. |
| 20 AUG 2023 | World Athletics Championships, Budapest 2023 | 3:55.14 | 1. |
| 22 AUG 2023 | World Athletics Championships, Budapest 2023 | 3:54.87 | 1. |
| 16 SEP 2023 | Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR | 3:50.72 | 1. |
Faith Kipyegons husband
I saw several questions on who the gentleman next to Faith on the state house photos when she received an award from Kenyas president. Faith’s husband, Timothy Kitum, an Olympian himself, he won the 800m medal at the London 2012 Olympics.
Faith Kipyegon is now a champion! She did not need help from anyone. With no shoes, she joined the race.
