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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Faith Kipyegon of Kenya demolished the women’s 1500m world record Friday. Kipyegon crossed the finish line in 3 minutes and 49.11 seconds at the highly anticipated Florence Diamond League.<\/p>\n

Her performance etched her name in the history books as she shattered the previous record. The reigning Olympic and World 1500m champion was hailed in Kenya after she delivered a true masterclass.<\/p>\n

Kipyegon’s extraordinary feat breaks an eight-year-old world record that was previously held by Genzebe Dibaba of Ethiopia, who had set the mark at 3:50.07 in 2015. The victory holds immense significance for Kipyegon, who is a mother of one.<\/p>\n

\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bHer success comes from her remarkable performance at the Doha Diamond League, where she posted the world-leading time earlier this season in her first race of the year.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Kenya. Faith Kipyegon of Kenya demolished the women’s 1500m world record Friday. Kipyegon crossed the finish line in 3 minutes and 49.11 seconds at the highly anticipated Florence Diamond League. Her performance etched her name in the history books as she shattered the previous record. 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