Abel Kipsang misses out on the podium in the 1500M men's finals

Budapest 

Thursday, 24 August, 2023

McCreadie Andias 

Kenya's Abel Kipsang came fourth in the 1500M men's finals also appearing as the only African to edge closer to the podium.

The 26-year-old chased the medal throughout the 1500m final, but just missed out at the death, finishing fourth in 3:29.89.

Britain’s Josh Kerr went for gold beating Olympic champion and gold medal favourite Jakob Ingebrigtsen to the title in a time of 3:29.38.

Ingebrigsten took the silver in 3:29.65 while another Norwegian, Narve Gilje Nordas, edged ahead of Kipsang for the bronze in 3:29.68.

Kenyans now shift focus to the 3000m women's Steeplechase finals where three Kenyans are expected to chase for a place in the podium. 

All eyes will be set for Saturday's 5000m women's finals where Kenya's Faith Kipyegon will face fierce dutch sprinter Sifan Hassan after a dramatic semi-final heat last night.