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Faith Kipyegon celebrates during the Paris. [AFP]
Double Olympic champion and world record holder Faith Kipyegon made a powerful statement at the opening leg of the 2026 Diamond League season after storming to victory in the women’s 5000m at the Shanghai Diamond League yesterday.
The Kenyan superstar clocked a world-leading time of 14:24.14, showcasing her trademark finishing speed and reaffirming her status as one of the greatest female distance runners.
Kipyegon, who has dominated global athletics over the past few years in both the 1500m and 5000m, pulled away in the closing stages of a highly competitive race packed with elite Ethiopian athletes.
