Kenya: ‘Test of My Faith’ – Kipyegon Admits Olympics Disqualification Was Emotionally Draining

Nairobi — Three-time Olympics champion Faith Kipyegon says her disqualification in the women’s 5000m at the Paris Games was the toughest point of her career thus far.

Kipyegon admits the moment was emotionally draining as she struggled to understand why she was disqualified for an apparent tussle with Ethiopia’s Gudaf Tsegay midway through the race.

“I wouldn’t say it was a disappointment but it was a bit traumatic…to be disqualified after winning silver, I asked myself why that was happening….