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Infographics22 September 2025 - 13:00

Historic sweep: Faces behind Kenya's gold medal haul in Tokyo

The championship ran from September 13 to 21, 2025 in Tokyo, Japan

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by WILLIAM WANYOIKE
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Kenya delivered a stellar performance at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, finishing 2nd overall with a total of 11 medals: 7 golds, 2 silvers, and 2 bronzes. 

Golds came from Beatrice Chebet (women’s 10,000m & 5,000m), Peres Jepchirchir (marathon), Faith Kipyegon (1,500m), Faith Cherotich (3,000m steeplechase), Emmanuel Wanyonyi (men’s 800m), and Lilian Odira (women’s 800m).

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