World 1,500m and Mile record holder Faith Kipyegon is confident of double glory at next months Olympics after winning the women's 1,500m in 3:53.98, seting a national record and season best. 

Nelly Chepchirchir (3:58.46) and Susan Ejore (4:00.22) followed. A confident Kipyegon announced her readiness to compete in both the 1,500m and 5,000m events.  

"I wanted to test myself today because I'm just coming back from an injury. My confidence is restored," she said. 

"I will double in the 1,500m and 5,000m races." 

Her performance at the Nyayo track sent a clear message about high-altitude running. 

"Many believe you can't run sub-3:55 at high altitude. Today, I wanted to prove them wrong," she said. 

She also aimed to push her fellow athletes to faster times. "The 1,500m team was really strong. I told them we'd run a fast race, and we did," she added.

A two-time 1,500m Olympic champion, she has her eyes fixed on a historic third. 

"It will be history to win 1,500m for a third time. I know the team we will have in Paris will be strong. We will push each other," she stated.

Kipyegon won her first title during the 2016 Rio Olympics in 4:08.92 before defending her title at the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics in in an Olympic record of3:53.11. 

Kipyegon, however, acknowledged the tough task in the 5,000m but remains resolute in her quest for gold. 

"The 5,000m will be a challenge but I know that with patience and hard work I will pull off a double," Kipyegon stated.

Focus now shifts to intensive training before the Olympics. 

 Ejore, who met the 4:02.50 qualifying mark, hopes to make her Olympic debut. 

"Making the team would be a dream come true. I've worked hard, and I'm glad it's paying off," she said. 

 Staying relaxed in the final lap was key to her third-place finish. 

"Everytime I have come here, I always end up in position four. Finishing third is a huge improvement and I am excited about the performance."

"I knew I had to be relaxed and be cool in the final lap to ensure I get the time," she sated.

The US-based started her career in 800m

"I was originally an 800m runner so switching to the 1,500m was abit of a task," she sated.

"I will continue training in Kenya, aiming to improve on my speed, especially towards the finishing. I already have the endurance." 

Veronica Mutua won the women's 400m in 51.70, followed by Uganda's Shida Leni (51.99) and Jackline Nanjala (53.24). 

Julius Yego won the men's javelin with a throw of 76.42m ahead of Methuselah Kiprop (73.56m) and Duncan Mong'are (72.64m). By Teddy Mulei, The Star