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Multiple world champion Faith Kipyegon has earned over Ksh50 million in 2023 alone and has explained how she is putting the money to good use
Multiple world champion Faith Kipyegon has explained how he invests the money she earns from her athletics career.
Kipyegon, who broke three world records in 1,500, the mile and 5,000 in a space of two months before winning two gold medals (1,500m and 5,000m) at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary has had a remarkable season.
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08:02 - 13.10.2023
ATHLETICS Faith Kipyegon fires 'strong' message to Ethiopian rivals ahead of 2024 season
Ethiopians have given Team Kenya a nightmare in the 2023 track season and Faith Kipyegon has a message for them ahead of the Olympic season.
The mother of one then claimed the Diamond League Trophy at the Prefontaine Classic, ending the season with over Ksh50 million earned, and she is putting the money to good use if her latest revelation is anything to go by.
“We try to invest and show other athletes that if you get something, just invest,” Kipyegon told Citizen TV.
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19:00 - 12.10.2023
Faith Kipyegon hails Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce for comeback inspiration after motherhood
Double world champion Faith Kipyegon credits Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce for inspiring her successful track return after motherhood; both dominate post-maternity.
“Buying land and other things. I like maize, I farm maize a lot. Recently when there was subsidised fertilizer, we planted a lot. Now we are harvesting,” she added.
Kipyegon seems to have followed the path of many athletes in the country who have invested their earnings in property and farming in readiness for life after sports.
Cases of former athletes wallowing in poverty after retirement have been widespread and the three-time 1,500m world champion seems to be keen not to be among that statistic.
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18:00 - 12.10.2023
ATHLETICS Faith Kipyegon responds to lingering doping claims after impeccable season
After her record-breaking spree, many people started questioning whether Faith Kipyegon was running clean but she has come out to clear the air.
The 29-year-old has taken a two-month break from her busy schedule to refuel ahead of the grueling 2024 season which will culminate in the Olympics Games in Paris, France.
A lot more is there to be won which will still earn her much more as she trains her sights on winning three straight Olympic gold medals in 1,500m.
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17:30 - 11.10.2023
ATHLETICS Faith Kipyegon, Sha'Carri Richardson and Shericka Jackson to battle it out for World Athlete of the year award
Faith Kipyegon will battle it out with Shericka Jackson and Sha'Carri Richardson as World Athletics announce 2023 World Athletes of the Year nominees.
Kipyegon has also expressed her desire to go for the more lucrative marathons in the near future, meaning she is set for a bumper harvest if she stays injury free.
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