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27 June 2025
Op-Ed: As Kenya Protested in the Streets, Faith Kipyegon Ran for History
In two days that gripped the nation, Kenyans confronted power at home while chasing possibility abroad.
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Sports
26 June 2025
Faith Kipyegon Runs Fastest Women's Time in Her Attempt to Break Four-Minute Mile
The Kenyan Olympian fell short of her goal, but says she's hopeful the barrier will be broken soon.
Sports
20 June 2025
Faith Kipyegon Is Ready to Give It Her All: “This Will Cement My Legacy”
The Kenyan Olympian says she’s feeling strong ahead of her attempt to run a mile in under four minutes on June 26, 2025.
Sports
23 April 2025
Faith Kipyegon Eyes History as First Woman to Run a Mile Under Four Minutes
The Kenyan triple World and Olympic 1,500m champion will be attempting to shave nearly eight seconds off her own women’s mile record.
Sports
07 October 2024
Faith Kipyegon Runs to Raise Awareness for Postpartum Hemorrhage
The "Run For Her" marathon is aimed at combating postpartum hemorrhage, the leading cause of maternal deaths globally.
12 August 2024
10 Standout African Moments From Paris Olympics
From significant firsts to historic performances, African athletes and teams delivered memorable moments at the just concluded Olympics in Paris.
Sports
10 July 2024
Unstoppable Faith Kipyegon Aims for Olympic Gold Three-Peat
After once again proving her dominance breaking the world record in the 1500m weeks before the Paris Olympics, the Kenyan star runner is ready to show why she is the best to ever do it.
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