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Kipyegon began her quest for double gold in Budapest, cruising through her 1500m heat and winning in a time of 4:02.62.
World 1500m champion Faith Kipyegon has revealed that everything is going according to plan at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, where she nonchalantly won her heat on Saturday evening.
Kipyegon began her quest for double gold, cruising through her 1500m heat and winning in a time of 4:02.62.
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Kipyegon looked comfortable, as she led from gun to tape and crossed the finish line in 4:02.62.
The two-time Olympic champion looked comfortable as she led from gun to tape and crossed the finish line in 4:02.62.
Ethiopia’s Diribe Welteji also proved unbeatable as she resiliently fought for her second place as Ireland’s Sarah Healy sealed the podium in 4:03.00.
“So far so good. I am looking forward to the semi final tomorrow to see what will happen,” Kipyegon said after the race.
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Quizzed about how her heat was, Kipyegon said: “It was really good. It was a tactical race and as you know, championship is all about the tactics and not about the time…It is all about the medal.”
Kipyegon is also neither worried about the weather in Budapest nor the threat of Dutch rival Sifan Hassan, whose competitive rivalry goes way back.
“All I know is that I am ready and the weather conditions here are good. The rest will fall in place,” said a confident Kipyegon, who holds the world records in the women’s 1,500m, 5000m, and the Mile, all set within the space of a month.
Kipyegon is using the 1500 metres as ‘a warm up’ ahead of the 5000 metres event, with many expecting her to claim her maiden gold medal in the event.
“Yes I am doubling up in the 5,000m but my priory first is to defend my 1,500m title.”
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