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Faith Kipyegon awarded Honorary Degree by University of Eldoret

Double World record holder Faith Chepn’getich Kipyegon has been conferred with a Honorary Doctorate degree in Education by the University of Eldoret at their 13th Graduation Ceremony held today in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County.

KIpyegon is being recognized by the University for her outstanding season that included three world records, her third 1500m Olympic gold and an Olympic silver medal in 10,000m.

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“Ms. Kipyegon is an accomplished middle and long distance runner and is the reigning 1,500 meter and Mile World Record holder. Her most notable feat was becoming the first athlete to be a three-time Olympic champion as she won three consecutive Olympic gold medals in the 1500 meters women’s race. During the 2023 season Faith set World Records in the 1,500 meters and the Mile within 49 days”.

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  • John Vaselyne is the founder of Athletics News. Africa’s only Independent Athletics News website. He has covered World U18 and U20 Championships, World Cross Country Championships, Four Continental Tour Gold Series, Wanda Diamond League. He has passion for the Sport and has over seven years experience in this area of sport. He is also the Leading Athletics Pundit in the Country, having been hosted in ALL leading TV stations in Kenya

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