When Faith and belief join forces over 1500m

Finishing kick: The diminutive Kipyegon has a devastating final burst, which often leaves rivals trailing in her wake.

Mother superior: The 28-year-old Kenyan has only grown from strength to strength after a 21-month maternity break. She recently came within 0.3 seconds of breaking the 1500m world record.

If there was any dispute about Faith Kipyegon’s claim to being the greatest women’s 1500m runner of all time, her performances over the last two months should have banished it.