Faith Kipyegon promises to break more world records after Paris exploits

Multiple world champion and two-time Olympic 1500 metres champion Faith Kipyegon has promised to break more records in future, following her phenomenal display at the Paris Diamond League on Sunday, July 7, 2024 where she broke her own 1500m record.

Kipyegon clocked 3:49.04 to shatter the world record by 0.07 seconds in a superb display of running at Stade Charlety.

She improved on the world record she set in Florence, Italy in June last year, something she believes she will keep on improving.

“Records are set to be broken and more will be broken in the coming races that one I am sure of. But I am so determined to being successful in the coming races,” said Kipyegon.

This was her second race of the year after the Kip Keino Classic in April, and she termed the Paris win as a good build-up to the Olympic Games in Paris later this month.

“This is a good build up heading to the Olympic Games in Paris. I am happy with the way I’m preparing for the games, I hope to be successful and make my country proud,” she added.

The world 5000 meters champion spoke on how much inspiration she gets from her daughter before any race.

“She keeps me going. I do everything for her because she is my inspiration. Before the race she called me and wished me all the best and when I stepped on the track, I gave my all to make her proud,” stated the mother of one daughter born in June 2018.