Faith Kipyegon Bags Second Gold in Budapest After Winning Women’s 5000m

• Faith Kipyegon has won the women's 5000m at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest
• The Kenyan fended off long-time rival Sifan Hassan to win her second gold medal at the event
• Her compatriot and 2022 silver medalist from Eugene Beatrice Chebet, took bronze

Faith Kipyegon produced a brilliant performance to win the women's 5000m final and her second gold at the 2023 World Athletics Championships after winning 1500m gold earlier in the competition.

The Kenyan clocked 14:53.88 to become the first woman to win the 1500m and 5000m double. The 29-year-old now has Kenya's two gold medals at the event.

Her long-time adversary, Sifan Hassan, finished second after 14 minutes and 54.11 seconds. Hassan took bronze in the 1500m.

Beatrice Chebet, the World Cross Country champion, took bronze in 14:54.33. Her compatriot Margaret Chelimo finished fourth, per World Athletics.

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It was a slow start to the race, but Kipyegon's 1500m speed enabled her to get away from her competitors.

Historic year for Kipyegon

Kipyegon is having a historic season. She now has two gold medals and three world records this year alone, an achievement that is truly unprecedented.

The first world record to fall was the 1,500m record on June 2, where she became the first woman to break the 3:50.00 barrier in the distance, clocking 3:49.11.

A week later, she smashed the 5,000m world record in Paris, then shattered the mile record with a stunning 4:07.64 at the Monaco Diamond League on July 21.

Where Kipyegon ranks among Kenya's best

Sports Brief previously ranked the top 5 greatest Kenyan athletes of all time, with Kipyegon in contention as the country's greatest female athlete after winning everything in her career at 29.

Legendary marathoner, Eliud Kipchoge, is undoubtedly Kenya's greatest athlete. He is a double Olympic champion and a record holder. He has won more than 10 marathons during his career.

Kipyegon is turning out ot be arguably Kenya's greatest-ever female athlete. Her achievements on the track are unmatched.