Multiple world and Olympics champion Faith Kipyegon has shared her excitement after visiting Nike's headquarters in Portland.
Multiple world and Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon has expressed her excitement following a memorable visit to Portland, USA, where she reconnected with her Nike family and explored the brand's innovative facilities.
The two-time Olympic gold medalist, who has been in stellar form this year, was fresh off her victory at the Athlos event in New York when she made the trip.
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Kipyegon shared highlights of her Portland visit on social media.
"So grateful to catch up with my Nike family in Portland, USA," she wrote, providing a glimpse of her activities at Nike’s World Headquarters.
Kipyegon expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to meet Nike teammates from across the globe and explore the innovative facilities the brand has to offer.
Among the highlights of her visit was a tour of the Nike Sport Research Lab where Kipyegon participated in testing sessions followed by a stop at the LeBron James Innovation Center.
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She also spent time on the Michael Johnson track, located in a serene, wooded area, where she collaborated with the Nike Footwear team. This opportunity gave her a unique chance to further enhance her connection with the company that has supported her throughout her career.
The visit followed her participation in the women-only Athlos event held in New York, where Kipyegon dominated the 1500m race.
She brushed off stiff competition from Ethiopia’s Diribe Welteji finishing with a time of 4:04.79 reinforcing her status as the queen of the middle-distance track.
Another Kenyan Susan Ejore Sanders finished third with a time of 4:06.25 rounding off a strong Kenyan presence at the competition.
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In Portland, Kipyegon also had the opportunity to meet other Nike athletes, exchange ideas and share stories from the track.
Her tour culminated in an exciting moment as she signed the wall of the Nike Sport Research Lab leaving her mark in a place that continues to drive innovation in athletics.