The 22-year-old held off a late surge from Ireland’s Sarah Healy, who smashed her personal best to finish second in 3:57.15, just 0.13 seconds behind the Kenyan. Healy’s gutsy push in the closing meters showcased her rapid development on the international stage.
Ethiopia’s Birke Haylom completed the podium in 3:57.50, rounding off a fiercely competitive race where all three top finishers dipped under the 3:58 mark.
Top 3 Results – Women’s 1500m (Paris Diamond League)
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🇰🇪 Nelly Chepchirchir – 3:57.02 (SB)
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🇮🇪 Sarah Healy – 3:57.15 (PB)
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🇪🇹 Birke Haylom – 3:57.50
With this victory, Chepchirchir reinforces her status as one of the leading contenders in the event ahead, while Healy’s breakout performance signals a new era for Irish middle-distance running.
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