Safaricom PLC has displayed the image of Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon on the Kenyatta International Convention and Center (KICC) for her exemplary achievement in breaking two world records in 1500m and 500m races.
Kipyegon clocked 3:49.11 and 14:05.20 in 1500m and 5000m at Florence Diamond League and Paris Diamond League, respectively, to become the new world record holder in the respective races.
The Kenyan beat Ethiopian Letesenbet Gidey, the 5000m world record holder, after setting the record at 3:50.07 in 2015.
“Beating two world records in a span of one week is amazing. It came as a surprise, and up to now, I am still shocked. I didn’t expect this, but again I believe I was well prepared for a good race and to break my personal best. I thank Safaricom for recognising and honouring me; this is a big gesture in support of Kenyan athletes,” Faith Kipyegon said.
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On the other hand, Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa lauded the athlete for her stellar performance and for flying the Kenyan flag high on the global map.
“ We appreciate and feel proud of what Faith has achieved and for her stellar performance, breaking two world records in one week. I believe this will help motivate many more talents in the country,” Peter Ndegwa said.
The telco has also awarded Kipyegon with Kes2 million for her achievement.
On Friday, June 9, the two-time Olympic champion broke the world record in the women’s 5,000 meters at the Paris Diamond League Meeting, running 14:05.20.
