World Record Holder Crushes Tokyo Dreams, Kipyegon Furious

In a sizzling showdown straight out of ‘Who Wants Global Distance Titles?’ the undefeated world record-holder swaggered into Tokyo and snatched the whole set—making sure 1,500-meter champ Kipyegon didn’t get her precious double. Because why settle for one global title when you can hog them all like the last donut at a runners' meeting? Tokyo was not kind to Kipyegon's plans, which looked as doomed as someone jogging in flip-flops. The record-holder’s victory was less of a race and more of a polite reminder: don’t bring a middle-distance flair when a distance marathonist shows up.

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Source: Japantimes | Published: 9/21/2025 | Author: Unknown