Faith Kipyegon after crossing the line at the World Athletics Championship in Tokyo on September 16,2025/COURTESYKenya is basking in pride after Faith Kipyegon extended her dominance Tuesday on the global stage by winning the women’s 1500m title at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
President William Ruto, who led the tributes, described Kipyegon as a “once-in-a-generation athlete” whose victory has lifted the nation’s spirit.
Kipyegon crossed the line in 3:52.15, clinching her fourth world title over the distance.
The three-time Olympic champion led a strong Kenyan showing, with Dorcus Ewoi claiming silver, while Nelly Chepchirchir narrowly missed the podium in fourth place.
“Once again, the indomitable Faith Kipyegon has brought immense glory to Kenya. By retaining the 1500m world title for the third successive time, she has affirmed her place as a once-in-a-generation athlete. We are privileged that she carries our flag on the global stage,” the President said in a message shared on social media.
Ruto also celebrated Dorcus Ewoi, who stormed to silver in the same race, calling their 1-2 finish “an extraordinary triumph.”
“Oh ye of little Faith, she has shown us all that greatness is not a dream beyond reach but a standard to be met by all Kenyans! Thank you, Faith, for raising the bar for our nation, and thank you for drawing Dorcus Ewoi with you in an extraordinary 1-2 finish,” he added.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula joined in the celebrations, hailing the pair for flying the Kenyan flag high.
“Faith wins! Faith Kipyegon claims her third world title in a row in the 1500m race, striking 3:52.15. Kenya once again asserted its dominance with Dorcus Ewoi claiming silver. Hongera wakenya wenzetu,” Wetang’ula wrote.
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya also lauded the athletes, noting their historic performance.
“Another Double Win for Kenya! Congratulations Faith Kipyegon and Dorcus Ewoi for delivering history on the global stage. Faith, your relentless spirit continues to inspire the world, storming to victory in 3:52.15 to lift your fourth world 1500m title. Dorcus, you stood fearless among the best, clocking 3:54.92 to seize silver, proving that Kenya’s future is just as bright as its champions,” Mvurya remarked.
His Interior counterpart Kipchumba Murkomen commended Kipyegon for her consistency and talent.
This, while praising Ewoi and Nelly Chepchirchir, who narrowly missed the podium with a fourth-place finish.
“Winning gold for the fourth time over the distance is no mean feat and attests to your preeminent talent. Special applause, too, to Dorcus Ewoi for a brilliant silver medal finish, and to Nelly Chepchirchir for securing fourth place in a hardly fought race. You all have made us proud,” Murkomen said.
