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Faith Kipyegon became the greatest all time in the women's 1500m event after obliterating Genzebe Diababa's record with a new World Record of 3:49.11.
World and Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon produced the most remarkable performance ever seen in the women's 1500m at the Florence Diamond League, speeding to a new World Record of 3:49.11.
By doing this, she obliterated Genzebe Dibaba's previous record of 3:50.07, thereby becoming the first woman in history to run a sub-3:50s time and sealing her name as the greatest of all time in the women's 1500m.
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In her post-race interview with CITIUS MAG, with the reporter asking what message she has to all mothers, Kipyegon dedicated the record to all mothers, saying they should believe they can be stronger after childbirth.
"I dedicate this World Record to all mothers, knowing that everything is possible. I told them already that by going to maternity leave and coming back, you will be stronger than before."
Kipyegon's incredible comeback since becoming a mother
In 2018, Kipyegon took a break from the track due to childbirth. She made a significant comeback a year after and has been running faster.
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Her fastest time before pregnancy was 3:56.41 in 2016. The Kenyan won the World Championship title in 2017 and took a break in 2018. A year after, she was back, running 3:54.22 - a new Kenyan Record.
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17:47 - 03.06.2023
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In 2021, she further broke the National Record with 3:53.91 in her season opener and by the end of the season, she had another Olympic Gold and another Kenyan National Record of 3:51.07.
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In 2022, she solidified her position as one of the greatest middle-distance runners of all time, by winning another world title in Oregon and closing the season on a high with a new National Record of 3:50.37.
Kipyegon in the 2023 season
Just two races this year, Kipyegon with the catchphrase "Anything is possible," shattered the World Record of 3:50.07 in the women's 1500m at the Florence Diamond League, running a stunning 3:49.11 and becoming the first woman ever under 3:50 at the distance.
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Florence Diamond League: Bol storms to a Meeting Record as Ta Lou, Knighton, and Holloway reign supreme in their events
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