"I knew Kenyans had a lot of expectations in me so I couldn't let them Down," Says Faith Kipyegon

 “I knew Kenyans had a lot of expectation in me so there is no way I could have let them down because they have always been supportive to me,” she said, adding, “I must admit the pressure was huge for me to deliver.”

Kipyegon successfully defended her title with a time of 3:52.96. Following her time of 3:52.59 in the 2022 Prefontaine Meet, Kipyegon's time is the 10th fastest ever and the second fastest in the United States.

Olympic Champion, Faith Kipyegon.PHOTO TWITTER

Kipyegon beat Ethiopia's Gudaf Tsegay to bronze in 3:54.52, while Britain's Laura Muir finished third in 3:55.28.

Kipyegon, who won silver in 2019, reclaimed her world title after dominating the 1,500m race and crossing the finish line in the second fastest time at the World Championship to become the first woman in history to win four medals at the competition, having previously won silver in 2015 and 2019, as well as gold in 2017 and 2022. She dedicated the victory to her daughter as she did during last year's Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.

“My family has always been supportive to me in my entire career. Their support gives me the strength to give my all when I get to the track so just like last year I dedicate the gold medal to my daughter,” stated the joyful world champion.

Olympic Champion, Faith Kipyegon.PHOTO TWITTER

The 28-year-victory old's increased Kenya's medal tally at the championships to six: one gold, three silvers, and two bronze. With Kenya third in the medal standings behind the United States and Ethiopia, the medal chase continues Wednesday morning with the Men's 1,500M finals, which will be run by Timothy Cheuriyot and Abel Kipsang.