Faith Kipyegon wins World Athletics World Athlete of the Year 2023

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Kipyegon, the double Olympic champion became the first female in history to win both the 1500m and 5000m at the World Championships in Budapest in August, all after setting three different world records in an unprecedented 50-day sequence.    Acknowledging her prize, Kipyegon said, “Today is a beautiful closure of an amazing year for me. […]

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