Kipyegon Makes More History, Wins in a Breeze for Fourth World Title at 1,500 Meters

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon celebrates after winning the women's 1,500 meters final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2025. Abbie Parr/AP Photo

TOKYO—Faith Kipyegon took a tiny glance at the clock after rounding the final curve of the final lap of the 1,500 meters at the world track championships Tuesday night.

It’s her only real competition these days.