Faith Kipyegon: Kenyan makes history as track athlete of the year

Faith Kipyegon: Kenyan makes history as track athlete of the year


Faith Kipyegon has made history by becoming the first Kenyan woman to be named “athlete of the year”.

The 29-year-old picked up the World Athletics award for best female track athlete in Monaco.

It follows a stunning season in which she set three world records, won two global titles and added another Diamond League trophy to her collection. She puts her achievements down to self-belief.

Reporter: Celestine Karoney / Edited by: Tim Hodges



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