She ran her last lap in 58.81 seconds, looked at the clock, and tumbled to the track in joy.
of Great Britain, the 2021 Olympic silver medalist, and Jessica Hull of Australia. But by 1200 meters, which Kipyegon passed in 3:05.20 , her lead over Muir was almost 2 and a half seconds.
Kipyegon ran the last 400 meters of the race in 58.81 seconds. The pacing lights, set at world record pace on the inside rail, fell behind her as she charged around the final turn. She grimaced slightly in the final 100 meters, but barely slowed after she crossed the line. As she looked at the clock and registered what she had done, she pointed at it, then tumbled to the track in happiness and celebration.
Muir was second in 3:57.09, nearly 8 seconds behind Kipeygon. Hull was third in 3:57.29, an Australian record. As Kipyegon did a victory lap, her competitors waited on the track for her to celebrate. Ciara Mageean of Ireland, who was fourth in 4:00.95, picked her up in a bear hug. “I am so happy for Faith,” Muir said after the race.
Faith Kipyegon, center, who is well-liked by her competitors, celebrates with them after her world record.Kipyegon came agonizingly close to the world record last August, when she ran 3:50.37 at the Diamond League meet in Monaco. She now holds two of the three fastest times in history.
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