What Faith Kipyegon Earned After Winning in Budapest

Faith Kipyegon is on top of the world once again after winning her third world title in the 1500m.

• She has now won the 1,500m and 5000m title at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Hungary
• Kipyegon also won the 1,500m gold at the Olympic Games in both 2016 and 2021

Faith Kipyegon’s historic year continued on Tuesday night as she claimed her third 1,500m world title at the 2023 World Athletics Championships. The legendary Kenyan led the race from start to finish.

Prize money is a key part of major athletics events like the world championships and the Diamond League circuit and athletes have something to fight for other than pride.

The 29-year-old has been around for a while now and has earned hundreds of thousands of dollars in her career so far. She has won three Diamond League titles, two Olympic 1,500m titles, and now three world titles in the 1,500m.

All those accolades don’t come with just a shiny trophy but also some good cash. If you factor in sponsorships and endorsements, Kipyegon could be one of the richest athletes in Kenya right now.

Moreover, she staved off the challenge of long-time rival Sifan Hassan to win the 5,000m world title on Saturday night, August 26. Her resume is now stacked.

There are four Diamond League meetings left, and the final is in September in Oregon, so the world record holder could have the greatest year of any track and field athlete.