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Faith Kipyegon Sets 1,500 World Record at the Prefontaine Classic
- Kenyan Faith Kipyegon set a new women's 1,500m world record of 3:48.68 at the 50th Prefontaine Classic in Eugene on Saturday, July 5, 2025.
- Kipyegon broke her own previous record of 3:49.04 set last July in Paris after a failed sub-4 minute mile attempt on June 26.
- In the race's top finishers, Ethiopian Diribe Welteji took second with a personal best of 3:51.44, and Australian Jessica Hull placed third with a season-best 3:52.67.
- Kipyegon shared that competing against such strong rivals inspired her performance, adding that seeing other women run fast encourages her, and she hopes this will inspire the next generation to achieve even greater times.
- Kipyegon's record highlights the Prefontaine Classic as the lone U.S. Diamond League stop and indicates ongoing progress in women's middle-distance running.
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