Faith Kipyegon breaks own Olympic record to win women’s 1500m.
The next final on track is the women’s 1500m final.
Among the names in this race: Gudaf Tsegay, Diribe Welteji, Faith Kipyegon, Jessica Hull, Laura Muir.
Tsegay has decided to front-run this race. USA’s Elle St. Pierre is right behind her.
Kipyegon is now in second as they come back down the straight for the second time of four. The lead group is now eight-strong.
It’s the Kenyan who moves to the front as they take the bell! Welteji and Hull are up there with her.
Georgia Bell of Great Britain has gone with the leaders, there are four in the lead! Here comes Laura Muir bridging across to the lead group but has she left it too late?
Kipyegon breaks clear on the straight! A new Olympic record 3:51.29!
Jess Hull takes silver in 3:52.56, and Georgia Bell hangs on for bronze in a British record 3:52.61
Kipyegon is the first athlete, man or woman, to win the Olympic 1500m three times.
