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Double world champion Faith Kipyegon credits Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce for inspiring her successful track return after motherhood; both dominate post-maternity.
Double world champion Faith Kipyegon has come forward with an intimate revelation about her inspirational journey back to the track after embracing motherhood.
In a heartfelt statement, Kipyegon credited Jamaican sprinting legend, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, as the catalyst behind her triumphant return.
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09:39 - 12.10.2023
ATHLETICS Ferdinand Omanyala & Noah Lyles make their choice for Women’s World Athlete of the Year award
World 100m and 200m champion Noah Lyles and Africa’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala have cast their vote for their preferred Women’s World Athlete of the Year from the 11 shortlisted.
Kipyegon, who took a sabbatical in 2017 to welcome her daughter Alyn in June 2018, has been nothing short of stellar in her post-maternity performances.
However, it was not always easy, and it was during these challenging times that Fraser-Pryce's story became her beacon.
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05:28 - 12.10.2023
ATHLETICS Kelvin Kiptum on whether he will attempt to break sub-two hour marathon barrier
Kelvin Kiptum has finally responded to questions on whether he will attempt the sub-two-hour marathon.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, too, paused her career in 2017 to give birth to her son, Zyon. Since then, the Jamaican sprint queen has become not just a champion on the track but also an advocate for mothers within and beyond the realm of sports.
Recalling a pivotal encounter in 2019 in Doha, Kipyegon shared how she got inspiration from the world renowned sprinter.
"Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce inspired me to take maternity leave and then make a comeback. We met in 2019 in Doha, where she won gold. It was from her that I garnered the courage to believe that we can take maternity leave and still return to win on the track. This has shown other runners that it's possible to return from maternity leave and achieve victory,"she said in an interview on JK Live.
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18:30 - 11.10.2023
ATHLETICS Rising star Alfred Kipchirchir eyes record debut at Toronto Waterfront Marathon
Kenya's Alfred Kipchirchir aims for a sub-2:05 debut at the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon, inspired by training partner Ngetich.
Though Kipyegon secured a silver medal at the 2019 World Championships in Doha, her performance was a bold declaration of her comeback.
She may have finished second, but she radiated a renewed energy and passion, indicating that she was back and was here to stay.
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07:00 - 11.10.2023
ATHLETICS Sha'Carri Richardson highlights three key success tips from 2023 season
World champion Sha'Carri Richardson has shared three tips that helped her have a glamorous 2023 season.
Fast-forwarding from that transformative event, Kipyegon's track record has been impeccable. From the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games to the 2022 World Championships in Oregon, she has reigned supreme, solidifying her mark in the annals of athletics.
Kipyegon currently wears the crown for both the 1500m and 5000m world championships.
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18:39 - 10.10.2023
ATHLETICS The millions government handed Kelvin Kiptum for breaking marathon record
Kelvin Kiptum broke the marathon world record on Sunday and he has been awarded handsomely by the government due to his exploits.
World Athletics, in acknowledgment of her outstanding prowess, has included her in the elite list of 11 nominees vying for the Women’s World Athlete of the Year.
This esteemed list, curated by an international ensemble of athletics connoisseurs representing the six continental zones of World Athletics, celebrates the extraordinary feats of female athletes across the globe.
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11:40 - 10.10.2023
ATHLETICS Shericka Jackson shares inspiring journey of finishing last to winning Diamond League Trophies
Shericka Jackson has taken her fans through memory lane from when she used to finish last in the Diamond League to owning three trophies.
These nominations, while celebrating individual excellence, also highlight the overarching advancements and dynamism of the sport.
The array of talent showcased at the World Athletics Championships Budapest 23, coupled with remarkable showings at various one-day meeting circuits, Label road races, and other global events, reinforces the ever-evolving landscape of athletics.
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