After a remarkable season on the track, triple Olympic 1,500m champion Faith Kipyegon is now promoting her homeland’s beauty as a global tourism ambassador.The 1,500-meter world champion spent the past week enjoying a Kenya Tourism Board (KTB)-sponsored vacation with her family, exploring Amboseli National Park, and relaxing on the beaches of Diani.##NAJAVA_MECA_8494751##The KTB aims to leverage Kipyegon’s international reputation to highlight Kenya as a top tourism destination.In a gesture of goodwill, Kipyegon has extended a warm invitation to her 1,500m competitors, including Ethiopia’s Gudaf Tsegay and the Netherlands’ Sifan Hassan, to visit Kenya.”I have so many friends. I will invite all of them, especially my competitors to 1,500 m. If one day they get a chance to come to Kenya, I will be so happy because we have been part of history together,” she told Citizen TV.KTB sees Kipyegon’s influence as a significant asset for Kenya’s tourism sector.A look into Mozzart Bet Chemususu Dam Half Marathon’s nine-year history”Tourism is propelled by a strong country brand. The sports tourism environment has provided us with an opportunity to leverage these global brands and embrace them in marketing the country,” said Wausi Walya, Head of Communication at KTB.Through its “Magical Kenya” campaign, KTB aims to attract five million international tourists by 2027, up from the three million visitors recorded in 2024. The board is partnering with celebrated athletes like Kipyegon to inspire more visitors to experience Kenya’s iconic wildlife, stunning landscapes, and rich cultural heritage.Following her vacation, Kipyegon will receive an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Education Arts from the University of Eldoret. She will be awarded the degree during the school’s 13th graduation ceremony on November 21 in Eldoret.The middle-distance star recently took the crown at the Athlos New York City women’s race, crossing the finish line in an impressive 4:04.79. In addition to the title, Kipyegon walked away with a prize of Ksh7.7 million, rounding off an extraordinary season that saw her cement her dominance on the global athletics stage.American sprint legend Michael Johnson releases Grand Slam Track datesShe started her season with an injury setback that caused her to miss the Diamond League Meeting in Xiamen and the Prefontaine Classic. After recovering, Kipyegon competed in the Paris Olympics qualifiers in June, where she qualified for both the 1,500m and 5,000m categories.Kipyegon warmed up for the Olympics at the Paris Diamond League, where she set a new record by clocking 3:49:04, eclipsing her previous record by 0.07 seconds. At the Olympics, she won a historic third 1,500m title and claimed silver in the 5,000m event.Following that, she competed in the Rome Diamond League, where she outpaced Australia’s Jessica Hull, finishing with a time of 3:52.89. Her stellar form continued at the Brussels Diamond League, where she secured her fifth trophy by clocking 3:54:75, setting a new meet record.Ruth Chepngetich scoops October’s LG/SJAK Sports Personality of the Month award
