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Faith Kipyegon not under the pump to deliver ahead of Olympic Games

Faith Kipyegon will be out to enjoy herself when she steps foot on the track at the Olympic Games and she awaits for the magic to happen.

With 199 days to go until the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, athletes are gearing up for a nail-biting experience and double World Champion Faith Kipyegon is definitely not an exception.

The 29-year-old was among the athletes who enjoyed an awesome 2023 season and all eyes will be on her to deliver on the global stage.

She broke three world records, the 1500m, 5000m, and one-mile world records before securing double gold at the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.

She will seek to defend her 1500m title, having won gold in the two previous editions,s and will be looking forward to a hat trick.

However, Kipyegon is not under the pump to deliver and she will be keen to enjoy herself and let the world witness the wonder.

“I’m really looking forward to Paris 2024, to step on that track and see what will happen. That’s what we are looking for – to get to the Olympics, get to the track and just enjoy it and see what will come out,” the three-time World champion said as per World Athletics.

Off the track, Kipyegon wants to continue being a source of inspiration to the younger generation, just as she has done in the previous years.

“Outside of track, and after the Olympics, I think I will motivate and inspire many, especially young girls in my country and Africa and all over the world. That is my motivation.

“I want to see them to express their talent, follow my footsteps, and I want them to see good role models,” she added.