Kenyan Trio Storms into Women’s 1500m Final

It was a commanding display from the Kenyan camp as Faith Kipyegon and Dorcus Ewoi comfortably advanced from the first semi-final of the women’s 1500m on Sunday afternoon. Kipyegon clocked 4:00.34, with Ewoi close behind in 4:00.65, the duo cruising through with ease.

In the second heat, Nelly Chepchirchir added to Kenya’s dominance, clocking 4:06.86 to seal her place in the final. With three Kenyans now on the start list, the stage is set for a potential multiple-medal race.

The women’s 1500m final is slated for Tuesday, September 16, at 4:05 PM Kenyan time, with all eyes on world record holder and Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon, who will be chasing yet another crown in her glittering career.

Women’s 1500m Heat 1 – Results

1. Faith Kipyegon (KEN) – 4:00.34 (Q)
2. Dorcus Ewoi (KEN) – 4:00.65 (Q)
3. Freweyni Hailu (ETH) – 4:01.03 (Q)
4. Sinclaire Johnson (USA) – 4:01.08 (Q)
5. Marta Pérez (ESP) – 4:01.19 (Q)
6. Sarah Madeleine (FRA) 

Women’s 1500m Heat 2 – Results

1. Nelly Chepchirchir (KEN) – 4:06.86 (Q)
2. Jessica Hull (AUS) – 4:06.87 (Q)
3. Nikki Hiltz (USA) – 4:07.04 (Q)
4. Klaudia Kazimierska (POL) – 4:07.83 (Q)
5. Gabriela Debues-Stafford (CAN) – 4:08.29 (Q)
6. Sarah Healy (IRL) – 4:08.78 (Q)