Ruto, Raila lead netizens in celebrating Faith Kipyegon’s victory
By naomi.njoroge, June 3, 2023
1500m world record breaker Faith Kipyegon’s victory in Italy has been received warmly across the globe.
Faith Kipyegon set a new 1500m world record in the Florence Diamond League meeting on Friday, June 2, 2023.
Kipyegon streaked clear to win in 3 minutes 49.11 seconds, breaking the 3:50 barrier held by Genzebe Dibaba since 2015.
Kipyegon has won both world and Olympic gold on two occasions but this is the first time she has broken the world record and now holds the first and third fastest times in history, running her previous best of 3:50.37 last August.
On her part, Faith took to Twitter to celebrate writing;
“WORLD RECORD – 3:49.11. I am really thankful, today was a wonderful day in which everything came together. The world record was in my mind since last year, but I wanted to approach it slowly by slowly to see what was possible this year. I can’t believe it! Now I have…”
WORLD RECORD – 3:49.11 💗🥹💗
— Faith Kipyegon (@Kipyegon_Faith) June 2, 2023
I am really thankful, today was a wonderful day in which everything came together. The world record was in my mind since last year, but I wanted to approach it slowly by slowly to see what was possible this year. I cant believe it! Now I have… pic.twitter.com/e9xRXIteUq
Several leaders in the country have celebrated Faith Kipyegon’s new record including President William Ruto and former prime minister Raila Odinga.
Hardwork, determination and consistency has been crowned this evening. Congratulations Faith Kipyegon for shattering the 1500m World Record in Florence, Italy and writing your name in the history of athletics. pic.twitter.com/zKhw9z4PVJ
— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) June 2, 2023
Faith Kipyegon, congratulations on your fantastic and spectacular feat of breaking the 1500m WORLD RECORD at the Florence Diamond League! Your run was amazing! pic.twitter.com/sv4UbLCFHD
— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga) June 2, 2023
She promised it and she delivered!!!
— Rt.Hon.Dr.Moses Wetang’ula (@HonWetangula) June 2, 2023
Congratulations Faith Kipyegon for shattering Genzebe Dibaba’s 2015 World 1500-meter record with a mind-blowing time of 3:49.11 in Florence Diamond League.
Hongera Shujaa #FaithKipyegon pic.twitter.com/z1EF6eQwJ9
I convey my heartfelt congratulations to Faith Kipyegon for the outstanding performance at the Florence Diamond League, Italy. By emerging the winner and smashing the World Record in the 1500 meters Women, you have exemplified the spirit of determination, grit and industry that… pic.twitter.com/I4xTCFcrkR
— Gideon K. Moi (@MoiGideon) June 2, 2023
Congratulations Faith Kipyegon for shattering the 1500m World Record in Florence, Italy and writing your name in the history of athletics.I also salutes Ferdinand Omanyala for second position in 100m. Keep going. pic.twitter.com/qYbLm1uaJG
— Mike Sonko (@MikeSonko) June 2, 2023