Faith Kipyegon Wins Fourth World 1500m Title at Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships
Faith Kipyegon reaffirmed her status as the greatest middle-distance runner of her generation by storming to her fourth world title in the women’s 1500 metres final on the 4th day of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The Kenyan superstar controlled the race from start to finish, crossing the line in a commanding 3:52.15 to add yet another global crown to her extraordinary résumé.
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Just weeks after seeing her 3:48.68 world record officially ratified, Kipyegon delivered a masterclass of front running on the biggest stage. She surged to the front from the opening lap, dictating a relentless pace that quickly whittled down the field. When the bell rang, she found another gear, powering away over the final 200 metres to secure gold with trademark poise and precision.
Behind her, fellow Kenyan Dorcus Ewoi produced the race of her life, slicing through the field to win silver in a personal best of 3:54.92, while Australia’s Jessica Hull claimed a historic bronze in 3:55.16 — becoming the first Australian woman ever to medal in this event at the World Championships.
Faith Kipyegon: "I knew I was capable of defending my world title after breaking the world record. I thank God that I was strong today. I just wanted to run comfortable without pushes and falls, because I was a little bit scared seeing people falling. I just wanted to be by myself and run my race."
“It’s always special to win for Kenya, and every title feels like the first,” Kipyegon said. “I wanted to control the race, run smart, and finish strong. I’m happy I could deliver.”
Kipyegon’s Tokyo triumph adds to her world titles from 2017, 2022, and 2023, further cementing her place among the all-time greats of the sport. She is also expected to contest the 5000m later this week, chasing an ambitious double to cap off her championship campaign.
Results - Women's 1500m | View All Results
| Pos | Athlete | Nat. | Mark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faith KIPYEGON | KEN | 3:52.15 |
| 2 | Dorcus EWOI | KEN | 3:54.92 PB |
| 3 | Jessica HULL | AUS | 3:55.16 |
| 4 | Nelly CHEPCHIRCHIR | KEN | 3:55.25 PB |
| 5 | Nikki HILTZ | USA | 3:57.08 |
| 6 | Freweyni HAILU | ETH | 3:57.33 |
| 7 | Klaudia KAZIMIERSKA | POL | 3:57.95 PB |
| 8 | Sarah MADELEINE | FRA | 3:58.09 PB |
| 9 | Marta PÉREZ | ESP | 3:58.54 SB |
| 10 | Sarah HEALY | IRL | 3:59.14 |
| 11 | Gabriela DEBUES-STAFFORD | CAN | 3:59.65 SB |
| 12 | Salomé AFONSO | POR | 4:00.47 |
| 13 | Sinclaire JOHNSON | USA | 4:00.92 |
| 14 | Nele WEßEL | GER | 4:10.31 |
Men's 110m Hurdles Final:
USA’s Cordell Tinch won the gold medal in the men’s 110 metres in 12.99 crowing a very successful season in which he also won the Diamond League Final in Zurich. Tinch broke the 13 barrier for the fourth time this season after clocking a world lead of 12.87 in Keqiao, 12.98 in Lausanne and 12.92 in Zurich.
Orlando Bennett from Jamaica won the silver medal in 13.08 beating his compatriot Tyler Mason (13.12). Enrique Llopis from Spain finished fourth in 13.16 ahead of Japanese record holder Rachid Muratake (13.18).
Cordell Tinch: “When I crossed the finish-line, I felt relieved. I came into the season with the goal of winning the world title. I wanted to be the best hurdler in the world. I followed my dream and never gave up. Keeping the medal in America is fantastic. I stepped away from the track for a couple of years. If I had not taken that break, I would not be a world champion.”
Men’s 110 metres hurdles semifinals:
Jamaica’s Orlando Bennett, the second fastest in the heats, won the first semifinal in 13.27 edging Enrique Llopis (13.29).
Cordell Tinch, this year’s Diamond League winner and the fastest hurdler in the world this year with 12.87, won the second semifinal in 13.16. Swiss record holder Jason Joseph took second place in 13.18. Demario Prince from Jamaica finished third in 13.22 edging European champion Lorenzo Simonelli from Italy with the same time.
Jamaica’s Tyler Mason set a PB of 13.12 to win the third semifinal. Mason ran the fastest time in the heats. Japanese record holder Rachid Muratake qualified for the final in 13.17. US champion and world under 20 gold medallist Ja’Kobe Tharp finished third in 13.19. French champion Just Mathey Kwaou took fourth place in 13.22 to secure the second fastest non-automatic qualifying spot for the final as he was just three thousandths of a second faster than Prince and Simonelli.
Men’s high jump final:
Hamish Kerr cleared 2.36m to win the world gold medal in the men’s high jump completing his double of major titles following his Olympic win in Paris this year. Kerr needed three attempts to clear 2.31m and 2.34m before setting a world lead of 2.36m at the first time of asking. Kerr has become the sixth athlete to win both the Olympic and the world titles. New Zealand won the second world gold medal at this edition after Geordie Beamish’s title in the 3000 metres steeplechase.
Hamish Kerr: “Geordie Beamish and I won world indoor titles on the same day. He gave me a kick after his win last night, so I had to win, too. It's really cool to share our best moments together. The thing about the high jump I love most is being able to perform and put on a good show. We definitely did it tonight. All the boys shocked me. This competition was very, very special. Winning when the guys aren't jumping well isn't fun, so to be able to fight against guys for the gold was special.”
World indoor champion Sanghyeok Woo from South Korea cleared 2.28m and 2.31m on his second attempt and 2.34m at the third time of asking. Woo failed one attempt at 2.36m and two final tries at 2.38m. He won silver three years after claiming bronze in Eugene 2022.
Jan Stefela from Czech Republic cleared 2.28m on his third attempt and 2.31m at the second time of asking to take third place on countback over European indoor champion Oleg Doroshchuk. Ju’Vaughn Harrison equalled his seasonal best of 2.28m to take fifth place.
Men’s hammer throw final:
Canada’s Ethan Katzberg successfully defended his world title setting a championship record and a PB with 84.70m. He has claimed his third global title in as many years following his wins at the World Championships in Budapest 2023 and at the Olympic Games in Paris 2024. Merlin Hummel from Germany set his PB to 82.77m to win the silver medal. Olympic silver medallist Bence Halasz from Hungary took the bronze medal with 82.69m. Mykhaylo Kokhan improved his PB to 82.02m to place fourth.
Ethan Katzberg: “I can’t ask for much more. The whole field was gunning for it. These were incredible results with four guys over the 80 metres barrier. That really pushed me to get the result that I had today. I am two metres away from the world record but I am getting closer.”
Women’s 400 metres semifinal:
Sydney McLaughlin Levrone, double Olympic champion and world record holder in the 400 metres hurdles, clocked 48.29 to win the third women’s 400 metres semifinal. McLaughlin Levrone broke Sanya Richards Ross’s 19-year-old US record. The US star improved her previous PB of 48.74 set in 2022 moving to seventh on the world all-time list. World indoor champion Amber Anning set a seasonal best of 49.38 to finish second ahead of Nickisha Pryce (49.46) and Chilean record holder Martina Weil (49.88).
Sydney McLauglin Levrone: “This race definitely gives me confidence for the final. I just want to go out there and execute well again. I didn’t expect to run this fast today. I still have more to show. I feel strong and good, and have confidence in my fitness. I will give everything I have in the final.”
European champion Natalya Bukowiecka won the first semifinal in 49.67 ahead of Olympic and world champion Marileidy Paulino (49.82) and European under 23 champion Henriette Jaeger (49.87).
Selwa Naser, world champion and Olympic silver medallist, won the second semifinal in 49.47. Roxana Gomez from Cuba improved her seasonal best to 49.78 to qualify for the final.
Men’s 400 metres semifinal:
Collen Busang Kebinatshipi from Botswana set the fastest time in the world this year with 43.61 to win the second heat. Jamaica’s Rusheen McDonald claimed second place in 44.04 ahead of Jereem Richards. Jacory Patterson, who ran the fastest time in the heats with 43.90, placed fourth in 44.19. Richards and Patterson advanced to the final as the two fastest non-automatic qualifiers.
South Africa’s Zakhiti Nene clocked 44.20 to win the first 400m semifinal. Botwana’s Lee Eppie finished second ahead of Australia’s Reece Holder (44.63).
Men’s 800 metres heats:
David Barroso from Spain won the first 800 metres heat in 1:44.94 ahead of Algeria’s Djamel Sedjati (1:45.01).
Spanish record holder Mohammed Attaoui won the second heat in 1:45.23 beating Kelvin Kimtai Loti from Kenya (1:45.35).
Maciej Wyderka from Poland took the win in the third heat in 1:46.30 holding off 2023 world bronze medallist Ben Pattison from Great Britain (1:46.51) and European champion Gabriel Tual (1.46.54). USA’s 16-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus finished seventh in 1:47.68. Lutkenhaus improved Mohamed Aman’s world under 18 record when he finished second in 1:42.27 at the US Championships.
Clan McPhillips from Ireland took the win in the fourth heat in 1:44.91 beating Bryce Hoppel (1:45.09) and Jamaica’s Tyrice Taylor (1:45.13).
Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi cruised into the semifinal with a win in the fifth heat in 1:45.05. Francesco Pernici launched his attack to take second place in 1:45.11 holding off Irish record holder Mark English (1:45.13).
Emmanuel Wanyonyi: “I was ready for any kind of race in the heat, either fast or slow and every tactic. It was important to avoid any incidents and save as much as possible for the semifinals.
Olympic finalist Max Burgin took first place in the sixth heat in 1:44.73. Burgin set the third fastest British time in history with 1:42.36 at the Diamond League meeting in London and finished second behind Wanyonyi at the Diamond League Final in Zurich. Tshepiso Maselela from Boswana secured the second automatic qualifying spot for the semifinal with 1:44.74.
Max Burgin: "I'm happy with the way it went. I ran it nice and safely and finished in the automatic spot. It's always stressful these heats. You never know how fast they're going to run. I'm happy with that. I went in knowing what I needed to do and I was happy moving up around 600m”.
Women’s triple jump qualifying round:
Leyanis Perez Hernandez led the qualifying round with 14.66m in the women’s triple jump. The Cuban athlete won the world indoor title in Nanjing with 14.93m, the Diamond League title in Zurich and produced five of the best six jumps this season. World record holder Yulimar Rojas set a seasonal best of 14.49m on her come-back from a serious Achilles tendon injury. Rojas won the Olympic gold medal in Tokyo and seven titles indoors and outdoors. Reigning Olympic champion Thea Lafond qualified in fourth place with 14.40m.
Yulimar Rojas: “It’s been a long time. I have been waiting for this moment for a long time It’s wonderful to be back at this stadium. To be back doing what I love makes me happy”.
