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Faith Kipyegon Conquers 10km Race in Monaco: 'Looking Forward to More'

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Faith Kipyegon marked her 10km debut with a commanding victory in Monaco, hinting at more road races to come.
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Four-time world 1500m champion Faith Kipyegon cemented her place as one of the greatest distance runners with a 10km win at the Monaco Run on Sunday, February 15.

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Faith Kipyegon was making her debut over the distance, and she managed to do what she does best, winning in a convincing time.

The three-time Olympic 1500m champion crossed the finish line in 29:46 ahead of Maddie Jordan-Lee and Augustine Emeraux, who clocked respective times of 34:23 and 34:49 in the female category.

On the men’s side, Bernard Soi crossed the finish line in 29:47, a time that saw him come behind Faith Kipyegon, with Yonah Mateiko and Theo Le Boudec finishing second and third in 29:48 and 31:57, respectively.

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Faith Kipyegon Reacts to 10km Debut

In a post on her Instagram page, Faith Kipyegon expressed gratitude to the organisers for making the race worthwhile.

The former world 5000m champion expressed her desire to compete in another 10km race, showcasing her strength and resilience.

“What a beautiful morning! ☺️🌅 Grateful for my 29:47 10k debut on the roads and already looking forward to more. Thanks a lot to @monacorun for the organisation and to everyone for the support! 💜,” Faith Kipyegon wrote.

Meanwhile, in the 2025 season, Faith Kipyegon further cemented her status as a distance-running legend. In July, she shattered her own 1500m world record at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, clocking a stunning 3:48.68.

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Faith Kipyegon’s dominance continued at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, where she captured a historic fourth consecutive world title in the 1500m with a time of 3:52.15.

Beyond her primary event, Faith Kipyegon set a new African record in the 3000m (8:07.04) and took silver in the 5000m in Tokyo.

The 2025 season was also defined by her courageous ‘Breaking4’ attempt in Paris, where she ran the fastest mile in history (4:06.42), narrowly missing the sub-four-minute barrier.

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