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Boston, USA — Kenya’s middle-distance depth was on full display as Dorcus Ewoi delivered a commanding victory in the women’s 1500 metres at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, clocking a world-leading and personal-best 4:01.22.

The performance places Ewoi as the second-fastest Kenyan woman in history over the indoor 1500m, moving her within 0.05 seconds of the national record 4:01.17, set by Olympic and world champion Beatrice Chepkoech.

Running with confidence and control, Ewoi stayed composed through the early stages before asserting herself decisively in the latter laps. Her smooth acceleration and sustained pace proved decisive on the tight indoor track, where tactical awareness is as crucial as raw speed.

Ewoi’s time not only secured victory against a quality international field but also currently stands as the fastest indoor women’s 1500m time in the world this season, underlining her growing status on the global stage.

Indoor 1500m racing is widely regarded as one of the most demanding events on the circuit, requiring athletes to balance positioning, rhythm, and endurance within confined conditions. Ewoi handled the challenge with maturity, demonstrating both technical precision and competitive courage.

The result further strengthens Kenya’s dominance in middle-distance running and signals the emergence of another serious contender as the athletics calendar builds toward major outdoor championships later in the year.

While the national record narrowly remained intact, Ewoi’s breakthrough performance marks a significant milestone in her career and suggests that further history-making runs may be imminent.

For Dorcus Ewoi, Boston was more than a victory — it was a clear announcement of intent.