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Faith Kipyegon will be aiming for multiple Olympic golds, focusing on her recovery and preparation after recently setting a world record.
Two-time Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon is set to dazzle at the Paris Olympics aiming to add to her illustrious medal haul by targeting golds in both the 1500 meters and 5000 meters.
This marks her second consecutive Olympic Games where she will compete in both events following her outstanding performance at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest.
The Kenyan middle-distance runner has had a challenging season marred by injury.
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Despite this, Kipyegon made a triumphant return, breaking her own 1500m world record with a new time of 3:49.04 on July 7 in Paris.
All eyes will be on Kipyegon not just for her anticipated performances in her specialist 1500m event, but also in the 5000m, where she is expected to be a strong contender.
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"My feeling is that everyone will be going for the medals and the world record might not be on the cards,” said Kipyegon.
Kipyegon's journey in Paris will commence on August 2 with the first round of the 5000m at 12:05 EAT, followed by the final on August 5 at 22:10 EAT.
Her 1500m campaign will start on August 6 at 11:05 EAT with the first round, progressing to the semifinals on August 8 at 20:35 EAT, and culminating in the final on August 10 at 21:25 EAT.
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Olympics athletics schedule: Every event, date & start time at Paris 2024
Find out the time athletes from across the globe compete as Kenyan athletes gear up for Paris 2024 Olympics, with athletics events set from August 1-11.
With Olympic titles from the 2016 and 2020 Games, along with four world championships titles earned in 2017, 2022, and 2023, Kipyegon is a beacon of excellence and resilience in the Kenyan squad.
Faith Kipyegon's schedule for the Paris Olympics listed in East African time:
August 2: 5000m, Round 1, at 12:05 hrs
August 5: 5000m Final, at 22:10 hrs
August 6: 1500m, Round 1, at 11:05 hrs
August 8: 1500m, Semifinal, at 20:35 hrs
August 10: 1500m, Final, at 21:25 hrs
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