Kenyan leaders led by President William Ruto have praised sensational Faith Kipyegon after winning Kenya’s third gold at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in the 1500M on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, in Tokyo, Japan.

Kipyegon clocked 3:52.15 to win her fourth World Championships 1500m title, writing history at the competitions after winning gold in 2017, 2022, 2023, and 2025.

Dorcus Ewoi, running fearlessly on her World Championship debut, clocked 3:52.02 to win silver for Kenya. The duo delivered a Kenya 1-2 finish in the women’s 1500m and pushed Team Kenya’s medal count to five at the ongoing World Championships.

President William Ruto said, “Once again, the indomitable Faith Kipyegon has brought immense glory to Kenya. By retaining the 1500m world title for the third successive time, she has affirmed her place as a once-in-a-generation athlete. We are privileged that she carries our flag on the global stage.

“Oh ye of little Faith — she has shown us all that greatness is not a dream beyond reach but a standard to be met by all Kenyans! Thank you, Faith, for raising the bar for our nation, and thank you for drawing Dorcus Ewoi with you in an extraordinary 1–2 finish.

“By adding gold and silver to Kenya’s basket at the 2025 World Athletics Championships, you have lifted the spirit of an entire nation. Kenya celebrates you, Faith and Dorcus. Kenya is proud of you,” Ruto said.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen described Kipyegon’s win in Tokyo as a proud moment for the country.

”Congratulations, Faith Kipyegon, on your spectacular run to win the Women’s 1500m at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships. Winning gold for the fourth consecutive time over the distance is no mean feat and attests to your preeminent talent.

“Special applause, too, to Dorcus Ewoi for a brilliant silver medal finish, and to Nelly Chepchirchir for securing fourth place in a hard-fought race. You all have made us proud,” Murkomen said on X.

On her part, Nairobi County Woman Representative Esther Passaris said, “A resounding congratulations to Faith Kipyegon, who once again proved her dominance by clinching gold in the Women’s 1500m Final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

“Her compatriot Dorcus Ewoi delivered a phenomenal performance, securing silver with a personal best, marking a spectacular debut on the world stage. Nelly Chepchirchir, with unwavering grit, finished a commendable fourth, narrowly missing the podium but showcasing the depth of Kenya’s talent in middle-distance running.

“Together, these remarkable women have etched another glorious chapter in Kenya’s athletics legacy. Bravo, champions!”

Westlands Member of Parliament Tim Wanyonyi said, “Unstoppable! Hongera Faith Kipyegon for winning another gold medal for Kenya in the Women’s 1500 metres, and congratulations to Dorcus Ewoi for winning silver. Absolutely thrilled to see Team Kenya making us proud in Tokyo!”

Under the new government rewards scheme, Faith Kipyegon will receive Ksh3 million for winning gold in the 1500m in Tokyo, while silver medalist Dorcus Ewoi will take home Ksh2 million.