World champion Faith Kipyegon will have her sights set on Olympic glory when she takes to the track in the women’s 5000m event at the Paris Olympics on Monday.
Kipyegon, one of the greatest middle-distance runners of all time, is seeking to add to her impressive resume by winning one of the two gold medals she is vying for in the French capital.
The Kenyan superstar will be leading a strong contingent of compatriots, including Beatrice Chebet and Margaret Chelimo, in the hunt for the top prize. Kipyegon easily qualified for the final on Friday, showcasing her dominance in the event.
However, Kipyegon will face stiff competition from a lineup of world-class athletes. Gudaf Tsegay of Ethiopia, the current world record holder in the 5000m, will be a formidable opponent after lowering Kipyegon’s previous mark last year.
Furthermore, Dutch runner Sifan Hassan, who has had a fierce rivalry with Kipyegon over the years, will be seeking to gain revenge and spoil the Kenyan’s party.
With such an impressive field assembled, the women’s 5000m final promises to be a thrilling and hard-fought battle.
Kipyegon, the undisputed queen of middle-distance running, will have to be at her very best to assert her authority and secure a coveted Olympic gold medal in Paris.