Rio Replay: Women's 1500m Final

[@Olympics]

Watch the FULL SESSION here: bit.do/Women1500m-Rio2016

[@neliybowotcheich137]

Olympic London 2017

[@genetgenet5215]

Olympic hii

[@edwinmukirima1650]

2018

[@edwinmukirima1650]

2018 Olympics

[@Olly07]

Link is broken. Could you kindly send a new one?

[@mauricepointer9555]

I'm here in tribute to Faith Kipyegon on her outstanding performance on 6/2/23 World Record performance 1500 meters 3:49.11!

[@mkulimamoja8778]

May 2021, still watching this incredible performance by F.Kippyegon. Who else is around?

[@aduvwaedwin4693]

Am around.... faith is incredible great performance

[@abigaelyator1908]

Mee

[@theworldtraveller8481]

Me here, proudly Kenyan🇰🇪

[@chemutailangat8659]

Am here! September 2021...scintillating race by Faith! Beauty n speed!

[@_ABITOFEVERYVLOG]

Me here

[@breakingnewschannel13436]

Who's here after Kipyegon's unprecedented third consecutive olympic title at the Paris olympics?....This is where it all began.....what a legend!!!

[@mauricepointer9555]

I am. Congratulations to Faith Kipyegon for a 3rd Olympic Games 1500 meters title.

[@КукуКуку-м5м7ю]

Удивительно , Лаура Мур англичанка какая миленькая

[@mosesthomas1182]

My hats off to Faith Kipyegon, that 22 year old gal just gave it all. I guess she had studies Dibaba over several races. Its takes a great challenge from a great runner like Dibaba for a youngster to believe. And yes she did. Great run by the east Africans.

[@davidlegere6727]

racing pigeon on

[@lifecoach8288]

She beat that Dibaba pants down...fair n square

[@lifecoach8288]

She beat that Dibaba pants down...fair n square

[@howto-i2b]

She just set the world record June 3rd 2023

[@manwarerick3002]

Five years later and kipyegon has dominated all the races she has participated in,she deserves more credit

[@kundakaps]

She's now the world record holder

[@КукуКуку-м5м7ю]

Ай , да кениечка , красавица .

[@mauricepointer9555]

@@kundakaps And now. .....Doctor Faith Kipyegon, 3 x Olympic Games 1500 meters champion.

[@alexgathatwa9986]

The entertainment that Africans bring to this world is underrated

[@diogogiglio]

Their pedestrian rythm is my ultra speed.

[@ak9sh293]

Di Giglio lmao same

[@HughMupfunya]

🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@TheMrKobeBryant2012]

That's why they're in the Olympics, and you're not.

[@mrmkhosana6876]

😂😂

[@hungrygarfield]

Pretty fast pedestrians then

[@VODtheMovie]

You can see what a genuine great person Genzebe is. At first she was disappointed in her own race, but then when she saw the joy of her friend Faith, she became happy for her and hugged her. (Notice how none of the other runners did)

[@memememe9448]

never put ur expectations too high the gal was shocked

[@gazelledarrell4628]

Looter Jr you notice that ALSO! she's such a humble lady,Genzebe Dibaba😄😄 I love her character lovely LADY!

[@fiselfrazel1064]

Looter Jr actually it showed a scene where Jenny Simpson and Laura Weightman were congratulating each other so Dibaba and Kipeygon weren’t the only ones.

[@joeortiz7715]

The Jamaicans never hug Daphne Schippers either.

[@leonardtoo985]

Was Daphne the favorite?

[@victonearoka3709]

Injury gave the Kenyan opportunity my foot. The commentator should know people. Give credit where it's due. Faith worked so hard to win the race. Respect to Dibaba but as a Kenyan, much respect to Faith.

[@martinyegon540]

I normally mute my audio when it's british commentary. I preffer the Spanish one! The british lost me with Mo Farah vs Kipchoge!

[@victonearoka3709]

@@martinyegon540 maybe i do the same next time. Its super annoying. And they spoilt the race in the final 200min switching their focus on Muir who was beeing overtaken like a shadow.

[@farrellbaker]

@@martinyegon540 these commentators aren’t British, they’re Australian

[@dianileslie4555]

@@farrellbaker one of them's british and one of them's australian, the one that brought up Dibaba's injury was the british commentator.

[@asenathongwae6545]

I assume Dibabas toe never healed because since then her majesty Faith has always defeated her.

[@SmilingOrange]

I love how elite athletes look like they're strolling and when you look at the speed it's absolute insanity.

[@rad858]

Yep. I can manage 76 sec for 400m downhill (their first lap speed). Feels like my legs are about to fall off.

[@paulfogartysongs]

Oh yeah. Incredible.

[@LolLol-zp4jy]

I run faster than them lmao

[@TheMrKobeBryant2012]

They have the genes, and they train intensely. If you train, those 70-75 second laps won't seem as hard.

[@TheMrKobeBryant2012]

This tactical race stuff on the biggest stage possible is disgraceful.

[@linachester2095]

It's 2021 and Faith Kipyegon has been winning 1500m ever since so Mr. Commentator it was not because of Dibaba's injury but because of her hard work. Quick Update. She also won Oregon world championship in 2022.

[@gitahigichohi3984]

unprofessional commentary

[@rosegacebui1429]

2022

[@jamesodera5541]

@lina chester Can't agree more

[@phanicewamukota3006]

Baby girl has been demonstrating prowess for ages. Injury or not, Dibaba would not have managed.

[@rosegacebui1429]

This was simply the moment Faith dethroned Dibaba.

[@eddiebosire7947]

What a wonderful race by Faith K! Her final 800m (1.57) was faster than many 800m straight finals, wow!

[@njengakimachia1288]

Here after Faith broke the world record. What a journey!😊

[@julietadhiambo9472]

Wakenya hatuchelewi

[@julietadhiambo9472]

Toe injury indeed

[@jeyrock]

Two records

[@ahamedhilmy6351]

​@@jeyrock3 now lol

[@jahvaguava]

i started crying for her as soon as she crossed the finish line😭😢👏

[@kigenkipronofestus1039]

Why

[@mediatrixakinyi6214]

Ooh Faith u did it I can watch this over and over again bila kuboeka bcauz she's my favorite gal

[@mrmkhosana6876]

Faith Kipyegon and Jenny Simpson are the 2 athletes that impressed me most in this race. Look how far Jenny came to take bronze. She ran her own race and almost rewarded with silver 🙌🏾

[@rosegacebui1429]

I was actually rooting for her just now. I wanted her to catch on so bad😅

[@lilymom4118]

@@rosegacebui1429simpson would never beat dibaba in that era

[@theworldtraveller8481]

Kenyans🇰🇪where are you we celebrate our gal even 5 yrs later???? Proudly Kenyan.

[@simpsonisoe8994]

Even 2024

[@КукуКуку-м5м7ю]

Ох ,гензебе - красотуля глазастая .

[@gazelledarrell4628]

The hug between Dibaba and Faith was absolutely GENUINE INDEED! PURE SPORTSMANSHIP LOVE IT👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💖💖💖, I can't help but watch this video OVER N OVER N OVER I DON'T / CAN'T GET TIRED OF IT👌

[@taitihannington5029]

This was the best Rio Gold for me, so proud of her.

[@michaelkoeman3412]

I can't stop watching this great stuff.. congratulations Kipyegon

[@gman9479]

Praise be to God who is in heaven for blessing Faith Kipyegon with victory in this 1500m Women run of 2016 Rio Olympics !!!

[@chandarkumar4833]

G Man

[@fungaimuza8242]

Just love the resilience the kenyans show in the race,its outstanding and touching

[@yunisblu3412]

It is so unfair to Faith for the commentator to say that Faith did not win because of all the effort, years of hard work, and determination/dedication she put into the race but because Dibaba had a toe injury. Faith took Gold because her hard work put her in a position to do so and not because Dibaba leg pinky was feeling an owwwie.

[@hhasse4439]

That part really pains every time I watch this clip....yes Gezebe is an incredible athlete but its soo un fair to take the credit from Faith in such a stupid manner.

[@stardust7469]

Yunis, true.

[@njambizzy]

@Adam LB and Faith beat her AGAIN the next year! Give credit where it's due.

[@liner011f7]

Faith was the best, and that's why she won.

[@nostalgia8771]

Thank your

[@ericmbuvi]

6yrs later... she has taken down the World Record... congratulations Faith... Hardwork pays

[@milcahmisoi7576]

Who is still watching in 2024??proud of our athletes ❤❤ 🇰🇪 🇰🇪

[@mauricepointer9555]

I am. What an amazing athlete......3rd successive Olympic Games 1500 meters title. Congratulations from America.

[@yvonnemusimbi2014]

OMG!I felt like shading tears,congrats Kipyegon.U did it for ur country.💜💜💜👊👊👊

[@imutimwiti7606]

I like how Dibaba and Faith embraced each other.

[@oscartvonline2382]

I'm proud to be Kenyan

[@melinaedwards4383]

Don’t really appreciate the commentator. She won that race due to years of hard work and dedication. Not because of another athletes injury.

[@Vkazira]

True. I agree with you Melina

[@Elohim2]

I thought so! I was offended by that I came looking at what other’s thought and saw your comment! 🤔

[@familyspooner5394]

if dibaba didn’t have those injuries and she was on top from, she would destroy kipyegon just like in beijing

[@melinaedwards4383]

@@familyspooner5394 just bc of someone else’s injury doesn’t mean she isn’t talented enough to be on top. They way they said it was patronizing

[@Grx-z1b]

@@familyspooner5394 nobody cares about if. Dibaba didn't ever race she raced. The majority of them yes but not all of them. When a runner put his sweat to win, you gotta give that to him/her.

[@aggreymunoko2056]

Faith, you have done Kenyans proud. God bless you.

[@yedlasree8928]

Aggrey Munoko

[@antoniobreaux1584]

I Aggrey with you :v

[@nobukhosimoyo4018]

7 years and a baby later, Faith Kipyegon is the gift that still keeps giving. World records in both the 1500m and 5000m within a week of each race. woow what an achievement. Hardwork and Persistence do pay off

[@chrissunday9857]

If there are ever three sure bets in athletics before a race begins...they would be Usain Bolt, Eliud Kipchoge and Faith Kipyegon. Put them in a finals and you are sure they are winning gold...

[@SAFICHESS]

There is one known as David Rudisha. The 800m record holders.

[@kamo9882]

As an Ethiopian, I prefer none other than the late Kelvin Kiptum. He was an amazing athlete. Sad to miss him too soon.

[@cobwebtheorem7538]

Shed tears of joy for Faith. Faith, I'm your biggest fan.

[@felistergatwiri7134]

We might have to fight. I swear I am

[@Tura-ct7yt]

My favorite 🇰🇪

[@oscartvonline2382]

I'm a very proud Kenyan!

[@orbertobadia5610]

Kenyans are there to win , i love kenyan athletees, kudos faith kipyegon

[@shilachebetchebet1948]

2019 still watching the lion kenyan faith kipyegon

[@sebengrandstylem5813]

She just had a baby so I am not sure

[@isaiahrotich7111]

... lioness You mean

[@mohamedcherifzighed7519]

Love my africa sport. We are the best .

[@felistergatwiri7134]

@@sebengrandstylem5813 She proved herself in Doha didn't she?

[@rosemosoba2350]

Motorbike too

[@pearlbernard7999]

I could watch Faith everyday all day.I am so happy .🇯🇲🇰🇪

[@gomaamog4975]

Stop it all of yall. As an Ethiopian that Loves and supports the Dibaba's family this race goes clearly to Faith. Not all of us get to have an excuse, injured or not she did her best and lost. If she was in pain she shouldn't have raced in first place besides she is the record holder and they loved and adored each other as a fellow contestants. Respect for Faith for winning this incredible race and respect for Dibaba for trying her best even when being injured.

[@humphreymagenga3947]

What about now whose the record holder, those are just excuses the best woman won and now she is the new world record holder 😂

[@mercynyamisa1958]

This is a very exciting race to watch.Really proud to be Kenyan.

[@margaretkamundia8802]

Team Kenya: we couldn't have been any proud.they representation was incredible

[@kennyandrew9006]

Margaret Kamundia

[@hindustanrailway8814]

I like..you..

[@tmac8892]

Nobody beats the kenyans.

[@thespliffmentshow4220]

On a normal race, Dibaba had done enough to win i.e she expended all her energy giving the other runners a gap on the first 300 meters or so of the last lap. That strategy didn't work though, Kipyegon stayed with her all through, and struck when Dibaba was all but done...Kipyegon did us proud...up Kenya!

[@beric2u]

Yeah. She wouldnt say it, but she was hindered in training with a toe injury. The Kenyan had enough class to capitalize on that. But Genzebe is still the real deal. Nice how she copies here sister's grace and humility.

[@rosyrozy179]

if she was not 100% she could not have competed with the rest, the problem is that she doesn't have power anymore and she doesn't have the final kick, in my opinion she is done.

[@beric2u]

My, my! That is so wrong-sided! It is because she is of a special class that she could have competed the way she did, even though she had the hindrance of an injury. How quick we are to discard true champions and class the minute they fail. But the future will tell. Again, congrats to the Kenyan but lets not discredit a phenomenal talent on a bad day.

[@magicsinglez]

the time is almost 20 seconds slower than 'Dibabas' world record. . the fix is in . . she let her win. . i must say she's incredibly good looking besides having incredibly good looking legs. lol, watching again she has specially made frilly underwear custome made just for her. . lol i'm glad she did!

[@felistergatwiri7134]

@@magicsinglez Looks like she's still letting her win, lol 😂

[@sirkelvin8010]

Such an emotional race..best race I've ever watched

[@ericmbuvi]

Happy for Faith after successful defending her title with an Olympic record in TOKYO 2020.. LIKES FOR FAITH

[@nyamukelvin5612]

Faith Kipyegon has proven all her doubters wrong with her world record in Florence. After her win in Rio, the commentator mentioned the injured athlete. Her win in London 2017 was labelled as unpredictable by the commentators. She is now without doubt the GOAT of middle distance running

[@TheJohnopicho]

faith kipyegons strides are full of grace. supernatural

[@felistergatwiri7134]

@Craig B She doesn't dope, why so much hate?

[@betsysindani3171]

God bless Kipyegon. She did Kenya proud, just by faith in Our God. May God strength you Faith in every race. Beautiful girl. Congratulations Dibaba. We love you neighbor. You brought the best out of Kipyegon.

[@philipkareti]

My entire body got covered with goosebumps when she crossed the finish line. Faith you did us proud!!!

[@user-hc7ep6uz9g]

Kipyegon - Beautiful elegant runner. Thank you, Faith, for making athletics enjoyable.

[@gazelledarrell4628]

FAITH IS SUCH AN INSANELY STRONG ATHLETE THE SPRINT FOR HOME WITH TWO LAPS TO GO,WOWWWWW! BUT WHAT MADE ME CRY N WHAT I BELIEVE WAS BEAUTIFUL INDEED WAS WHEN DIBABA WENT TO CONGRATULATE HER, TOTAL SPORTSMANSHIP, ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE 😘 😚!

[@Dannjiiri]

Very sportswomanship if that is grammatically correct. Both of them are really good. I love two duels the most; Ayana V Obiri in 5K, Kipyegon V Dibaba in 1.5K

[@josemontalvo2034]

Mm .ño0o

[@liner011f7]

Impressive that Jenny could medal from the position she was in, in a race like that, 800m sprint.

[@josequiero1118]

Great ignorance from one commentator, saying that a runner is showing shyness when she is praying.

[@monke2361]

yup

[@markypants07]

Nah she’s hiding

[@mrmkhosana6876]

😂

[@rad858]

He didn't know she'd be outclassing everyone in the world at 1500, 5000 and 10000 within a few years

[@bt55]

rad858 facts she’s owning everything now...she was fifth here so she was definitely coming

[@MrMarco855]

The race couldn't have set up better for Kipyegon,........and she knew what to do with the opportunity. She was never in trouble nor impeded.........When Dibaba finally broke for the lead, Laura Muir went right with her while Faith pulled up into 3rd position with a smooth stride. Laura Muir made sure that Faith won this race;....... not intentionally mind you, but the race Laura ran set the table for Faith like she dreamed it could happen. Coming off the last turn on the 3rd lap, Kipyegon went wide to challenge Laura and Genzebe,.......... even though she didn't have to at that point. A wide turn loses ground for the runner, so when Faith did that willingly,........... it could only mean that she had plenty left. Laura Muir pushed Genzebe when she bolted to the lead about mid race. Laura ran very hard and stayed on Genzebe's shoulder so that Dibaba could feel her right there. Dibaba couldn't let her take the lead,. not in the Olympic gold medal race, so she had no choice but to use extra energy to keep the lead. Laura ran on her hip for a lap and a half, essentially wearing Dibaba down enough for Faith to do her thing. While the two leaders battled and pressured each other, Faith slid into 3rd position, watching and waiting to pounce. She was calm and relaxed,............. drafting behind those two while they fought the breeze. Faith not only won but she won big at the best possible time. The joy she expressed was as real and genuine as can be. When an athlete works so hard for so long, and finally the dream comes, the look on their face is as enjoyable to see as the race itself. This young lady,......Faith Kipyegon, was beaming with glee,..........tears flowing like a fountain,.......... and I loved to see it. Faith Kipyegon,...if you read this message,............you did a fantastic job and I'm your new best fan. God Bless you honey,....Mark

[@mwatu_wa_ngoma]

why this novel?....one on one with dibaba, faith still would have taken it...look at her strenght to the wire.

[@S0ulinth3machin3]

@@mwatu_wa_ngoma when they're running that fast there's a small drafting effect. Muir's pushing of Dibaba allowed Kipyegon to draft without expending energy. Muir's pushing of Dibaba also kept the pace high, discouraging other runners from coming up onto the shoulder of Kipyegon. Tactics are part of it, not saying that Kipeygon didn't deserve it, but the race broke perfectly for her. There is such a thing as luck in sports when the athlete's abilities are within 1% of each other. Still can't take it away from Kipeygon because Dibaba could have chosen different tactics.

[@markhiggins8315]

@@S0ulinth3machin3 However thus race was run Kipyagon would have won. If the "drafting effect" was what made the difference Dibaba would have finished much, much closer to Kipyagon. Faith Kipyagon aside from a period recovering her fitness and form after having a baby which included the time in which the 2019 world championship was run has been without any doubt the best 1500m athelete in the world since 2016.

[@S0ulinth3machin3]

@@markhiggins8315 the drafting effect is real. That's why they have pacesetters on world record attempts

[@markhiggins8315]

@@S0ulinth3machin3 I wasn't disputing that there is such a phenomenon, my point was that any advantage Faith gained was not the difference between winning and loosing. Even without that advantage( drafting is of real significance when an athelete can take advantage of it over much longer distances as although it is a real thing when it's for such a relatively short time the advantage only amounts to a difference if measured in distance way less than the winning margin) Faith would have still won comfortably. The reality is that since Faith Kipyagon fully matured as a 1500m athelete( from around 2016 to present, excluding a period after childbirth through 2019 when she had to recover her fitness and form) no other runner has been able to live with her finishing speed and strength.

[@isaackipkemei6749]

I can't just stop watching this epic race.

[@ericvuillemey2135]

1min57 for a 800m is REALLY good. But for the last 2 laps of an Olympic1500 final is just insane ! 😱😱

[@yinkoos]

Kenya's women kit is world class

[@natiiveson4846]

@yinkoos, Very true. We have a wonderful running kit.

[@latoorisingh5064]

yinkoos jknjn yfjf

[@badmanno.1650]

yinkoos the team also is class

[@mamraj3059]

Geuuhgx

[@mamraj3059]

NTSC:-sacred

[@mutheumutheu20]

I’ve been watching faith from the first time she set her foot in the fields…She’s really doing an amazing job, always doing her best… how I wish to watch her one on one … hopefully not more than 3 years from now….. faith you’re really amazing ,I like the way you do it❤️

[@mariemerimuluka8096]

I am glad that on 02.06.2023 she finally broke the world record 3:49:11

[@mutheumutheu20]

Sure yes… I was really happy for her…

[@victorkebande265]

Running is made in Kenya and Jamaica, however, swimming is made in USA. Respect, and absolute class from Kipyegon.

[@FRankH-b4t]

lol... USA won more gold 13 in this sports

[@victorkebande265]

They won gold in funny sports ..I said running, its obvious you don't read, u only jump to replying, get a life

[@FRankH-b4t]

what?are u kidding me? which one you mean funny sports? hi funny face?? hahaha can you mentioned? which 'Running" do you mean loser?

[@victorkebande265]

Stop being a jackass and read to understand.Otherwise you might need to start your thread, your negative comments are not welcome here

[@syedbilal3905]

+victor kebande Kenya has amazing medium n long distance runners..

[@dukewabusia2186]

This particular victory always gets my eyes watery

[@mbaihaule7885]

7 years later and now she has both the 1500M and 5000M world records. What a disciplined and determined athlete!! 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@mbaihaule7885]

@@frazieromondi9331 I tell you 👌💪🤞

[@nimrodmwaura6664]

Great performance from Team Kenya...

[@belloumbelloum9666]

- فلل نننلم

[@mirandalee8532]

Blasphy B Jealous???

[@kipchumbaikiplagat]

DeKato nakujua☺

[@jackchukwuemeka5286]

Great performance from Faith Kipyegon. Bravo!

[@gunshotb4624]

Funny how the commentators never had their money on Faith Kipyego...On current form alone she was the favorite n not dibaba

[@marubeamos1439]

The cameraman was so biased too. how could he pan from where the action was, Kipyegon overtaking Dibaba to the battle for bronze...sad. congrats queen faith

[@gunshotb4624]

+Marube Amos I was gutted as well..she served them right by beating dibaba fair and square

[@andrewnigrelli5485]

gunshot b I

[@MrMarco855]

The smallest young lady came away the biggest winner.

[@selenah25]

She is Ethiopian

[@MrMarco855]

@@selenah25 She's a credit to her country and to the sport. She exudes class while remaining humble. She's a great tactical runner as well.

[@selenah25]

@@MrMarco855 it's true I agree

[@kajeffa]

@@selenah25 she is kenyan...Faith Kipyegon

[@D_SQ]

6:15 You'd think this is the final lap. Absolutely insane race.

[@aritavincent6090]

It's 2022 and still kipyegon is unbeatable

[@maviyakoyananukakamayapaka7082]

good to see one kenyan girl beating all those ethiopians.congrants faith for beating genzebe and all those ethiopians including sifan hassan. kenya forever

[@reginagina8434]

If. One. Kenyan. Beating. All. What. About. 2. Or. 3.

[@labancherop8576]

mavi yako yananuka kama ya paka good.teamwork ya wa Ethiopia haikutopoa

[@benwafula3146]

Faith the Lone, Kenyan, You are Great. No Show offs, almost Unnoticed. Small among the big girls. What apride for our country, None to gang up with. Congrats Faith.

[@Itamey02]

Watching this now. Well done Team Kenya

[@ruthevergreen4383]

I love watching Faith kipyegon 🇰🇪7 years down the line she is still doing magic ❤️

[@maggienyambura4614]

Kenyan queen Faith Kipyegon was just brilliant

[@maggiedoublenofficial981]

Its the genuine hug btn faith kibyrgon and dibaba for me!.. pure sportmanship

[@felistergatwiri7134]

They liked each other so much. I wish Dibaba stayed around longer. They were great friends and always so gracious to each other in interviews

[@davidfranklin5434]

1:57.8 for the last 800m! That would put her in contention for a medal in the 800... leaving aside the fact that she'd already run an additional 700m. Brilliant running!

[@kamaujirani860]

David Franklin what an observation?

[@cobwebtheorem7538]

Truly awesome!

[@GullibleTarget]

It's a running start, though. In a 800 meters race you have to accelerate from a standing position. Most of these ladies lack the speed to content with top 800 meter runners

[@markhiggins8315]

@@GullibleTarget The "running start" is more than negated by having already run 700m even at a steady pace. Anyone that can run a last 800m in around 1.57 can easily do that at 800m which by the way Faith showed us in 2020. Only Kipyagon ran that time for the last 800m if you noticed the other ladies were some way behind.

[@gunshotb4624]

absolute class from kipyego

[@Suubie4]

I just cant get over how Ms. Faith was in number 17 or something..... Yes, that is how you beat the fave...... Ms. Kipyegon, run, gal..... run.... we were cheering you like we were there....

[@makenawamathai7224]

here after Faith broke 2 world records: 1500 m and 5000m in June 2023🔥

[@jaredngari3624]

Amazing last 800m. This is real gas!

[@freedomm]

This here is why mid/distance events are so much more exciting to watch than sprints where you blink and you've missed out. Athletes can change things up and react to different strategies and whatever the competition throws at them. Tactically the most exciting races for me at the Olympics were 1500m, 5000m, and 10,000m for the women and 800m, 10,000m, the steeple and the marathon for men. But sometimes, overthinking strategies might turn into a disaster for favourites and make for a complete snooze fest that the men's 1500m was. Spectators didn't get their money's worth for that one.

[@aaronrudolph1129]

freedomm I feel like I got more than my money’s worth in the men’s 1500 at Rio. Matt Centrowitz was money!

[@yuventusbabu4113]

wow..what a race....congratulation girls...you are much better than all the commentators like us...

[@jaelie8398]

So happy for those three women!

[@yaoguoli3955]

It was a great race. Faith Kipyegon is really awesome and good at finishing.

[@dimbwemazala8978]

She wins in every way;

[@lakeinrocks]

It's 2022 and Kipyegon near broke the World record this year in Monaco...she is the GOAT...

[@lenairoshilecard]

congrants our girl wow. this is sensational

[@mimon5569]

Why am I crying watching this. Proud Kenyan

[@EliMarszalek]

I don't think people realize how slow a 76 second opening 400 really is.

[@bethwanjiku1576]

So slow

[@EliMarszalek]

@@bethwanjiku1576 that's my average for a 3200 and they're doing it for an OLYMPIC 1500, that's crazy

[@LaMiGrAFrAnK]

At the final especially..

[@redalien75]

@@EliMarszalek which makes it all the more impressive that the final time was 4:09, despite the slow early pace

[@dennisny6439]

Have you ever competed in the world championship or Olympics?

[@itspapitoyo5685]

The Dibana and Kipyegon embrace is legendary 🙌

[@Lilywema]

Proud of you Faith 💪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@stardust7469]

Nakuru County's (Kenya) very best talent . We give God thanks for your victory. CONGRATULATIONS Faith Kipyegon.

[@frederickochieng-odhiambo5708]

Contrary to what many thought, I believed that Faith Kipyegon had what it takes to beat Genzebe Dibaba given her (Kipyegon's) recent performances. Even went Genzebe beat her in Beijing 2015, it was largely because in the last 200m or so Sifan Hassan came between her and Dibaba and that interfered with Kipyegon's game plan. Kipyegon was then forced to chase Hassan (whom she overtook) before getting to Genzebe, but by then Genzebe was on her way to the finish line.

[@michaelkamaumuchina4019]

The lone Kenyan in the field & She strikes it.... FORZA Faith.... my favourite clip

[@freedomm]

I love mid & distance races because they can be run in so many ways, unlike the sprints. The cat and mouse game here was so suspenseful.

[@Mhochul]

It's been 8 years and 3 Olympics and Kipyegon has only lost a major final in the 1500 ONCE (and it was her season back from childbirth). There's a reason why she's so dominant and it's just because there's no way to run this race that does not favor her. She has the best pace across 1500 and also the best kick in the last 200/400/800. Everyone else will be run down and no one can catch her.

[@threegeniusafricans2027]

This never gets old !

[@threegeniusafricans2027]

2022

[@ivanedalia7567]

beautiful kipyegon love you😘😘😘

[@nickyfranchesco5611]

How many are here after the Kipyegon Tokyo win?The commentators said Kipyegon won because Genzebe had an injury which is very shameful,where are they now?

[@mauricepointer9555]

@@nickyfranchesco5611 It's 2024,and I'm here.... Now a 3 time Olympic 1500 meters champion and now Doctor Faith Kipyegon.

[@bobbybettyofficial72]

2021 in Tokyo we are here after winning gold again

[@dogdaybreak3157]

Incredible race from Faith. But Genzebe should have pushed the pace earlier I think. Incredible focus from Jenny to reel in the bronze!

[@hoseakiplagat9746]

May 2023,, still watching ❤❤❤❤❤Faith🎉😢🎉🎉🎉❤

[@langatjosphat]

Nugu...what injury?kipyegon deserved win cannot be underestimated

[@dixoncasey3660]

Kipyegon is amazing. I watch these race for inspiration. Little one beats all the tall girls.

[@nativeson1559]

I love watching this particular race.