Faith Kipyegon set a new 1500m world record at 3:48.68 in Eugene, overcoming a disappointing mile performance in Paris. She accelerated significantly in the last 300m to surpass her previous record by 0.36 seconds. In another milestone, Beatrice Chebet established a world record in the women's 5,000m, clocking in at 13:58.06 and becoming the first woman to run the distance under 14 minutes. Additionally, Niels Laros won the men's mile with a dramatic late surge, while Melissa Jefferson-Wooden unexpectedly beat Olympic champion Julien Alfred in the women’s 100m.
Faith Kipyegon bounced back from a disappointing mile race to shatter her 1500m world record, finishing in 3 minutes 48.68 seconds, breaking her previous record by 0.36 seconds.
Beatrice Chebet became the first woman to run 5,000m in under 14 minutes, setting a new world record of 13:58.06, taking 2.15 seconds off the previous record.
Niels Laros, just 20 years old, won the men’s mile by coming from behind in the final 100m, finishing in 3:45.94, just ahead of Olympic bronze medallist Yarod Neguse.
In an exciting women's 100m race, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden triumphed over Olympic champion Julien Alfred, showcasing the unpredictability and thrill of competitive athletics.
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