

Faith Kipyegon
Awards & Honours
4
Awards Won
4
Honours
1
Rankings
2
Covers
4
Records
Faith Kipyegon's career is a testament to sustained excellence, marked by historic firsts that have reshaped women's middle-distance running. She is the only woman to win three consecutive Olympic gold medals in the 1500 metres, a feat unmatched in modern track history. Her ability to break the 3:50 barrier in the 1500 metres and subsequently lower it to 3:48.68 demonstrates a level of dominance that has redefined the event's limits. Recognized by TIME as one of the 100 most influential people and honored with the Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year award, her impact extends far beyond the track. She stands as a unique figure in athletics, bridging the gap between humble beginnings and global superstardom with unparalleled consistency.

Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year
Awarded for outstanding achievement in sports.
TIME 100 Most Influential People
Named in the Sports category for global impact.
Honorary Doctorate
Recognized for humility, grace, and global accomplishments.
ASP Gold Standard Award
Honored for contributions to African soft power through sport.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest of All Time - Women's 1500m
Magazine Covers
New African
2017
Top 100 Most Influential Africans
TIME
2026
TIME 100 Sports List
Records & Feats
Most Consecutive Olympic Golds in Women's 1500m
Won gold at Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, and Paris 2024.
Fastest 1500m by a Woman
Set world record of 3:48.68 at the Prefontaine Classic.
Fastest Mile by a Woman
Set world record of 4:13.26.
First Woman to Break 3:50 Barrier in 1500m
Ran 3:49.11 in Monaco in 2019.