President Uhuru Kenyatta has joined the global athletics fraternity in congratulating Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon for her emphatic win in the 1500m race at the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon.
“It is amazing and truly exciting to see how Faith won that race in style, earning her badge of honor as the world’s greatest 1500m female athlete,” President Kenyatta, who is out of the country on a 3-day state visit to Seychelles, said.
At the same time, President Kenyatta applauded the Kenyan contingent in Oregon for a good showing so far and wished them success in the remaining competitions.
Deputy President William Ruto and Azimio leader Raila Odinga also congratulated the athlete.
According to Ruto, the former World champion put on an incredible performance to reclaim her title.
He also congratulated Judith Korir, Stanley Mburu, and Conseslus Kipruto on their Silver and Bronze medals.
“Incredible performance! Congratulations Faith Kipyegon for winning Gold and regaining your world 1,500M title. Well in Judith Korir and Stanley Mburu for clinching Silver on your respective races and Conseslus Kipruto’s Bronze,” he said in a tweet.
On the other hand, Raila encouraged Kipyegon to continue inspiring the younger generation.
“Well done, what a powerful finish by Faith Kipyegon to take the 1500 M Gold medal. Congratulations! Keep running and keep inspiring our youth.”
Kipyegon clocked a time of 3:52.96 to retain the title she won in Doha in 2019 as Ethiopia’s Gudaf Tsegay took silver with 3:54.52. Great Britain’s Laura Muir settled for the bronze with 3:55.26.
