Women's 1500m: A Look at the World's Best!

The women's 1500m is one of the most competitive events in track and field, with many of the world's best athletes vying for the top spot. Here we take a closer look at some of the sport's most elite performers.

Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)

Kipyegon is the reigning Olympic and world champion in the 1500m. She is also the current world record holder with a time of 3:51.07, which she set in 2016.

Sifan Hassan (Netherlands)

Hassan is a two-time Olympic medalist in the 1500m, winning bronze in 2016 and silver in 2020. She is also the current European champion in the event. Her personal best time is 3:51.90, which she set in 2019.

Gudaf Tsegay (Ethiopia)

Tsegay is a rising star in the 1500m. She won the silver medal in the event at the 2020 Olympics and set a new world record in the indoor 1500m with a time of 3:53.09 in 2021.

Divine Oduduru (Nigeria)

Oduduru is a Nigerian sprinter who has recently switched to the 1500m. She has a personal best time of 3:54.50, which she set in 2022. Oduduru is a threat to win any race she enters.

Winny Chebet (Kenya)

Chebet is a Kenyan runner who has won multiple medals in the 1500m at the African Championships. She has a personal best time of 3:55.19, which she set in 2022. Chebet is a versatile runner who can also compete in the 800m and 3000m.

Freweyni Hailu (Ethiopia)

Hailu is an Ethiopian runner who won the silver medal in the 1500m at the 2019 World Championships. She has a personal best time of 3:56.05, which she set in 2019. Hailu is a strong finisher who is always a threat to win.