Athletics-Kipyegon adds world title to Olympic 1,500m gold
LONDON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Kenya's Faith Kipyegon added the world title to her 2016 Olympic gold when she won a superb women's 1,500 metres final on Monday, judging her charge to perfection and holding off the charging field over the final metres. Kipyegon, silver medallist two years ago, took up the running with 600 to go and was stride for stride with Sifan Hassan until the Dutchwoman faded in the closing stages while the Kenyan stayed strong to cross the line in four minutes, 2.59 seconds. Jenny Simpson of the United States, the 2011 champion, finished like a sprinter to take second while 800 metres specialist Caster Semenya of South Africa grabbed the bronze. Defending champion and world record holder Genzebe Dibaba, the Ethiopian who made the final only as a fast loser, was never in contention and finished last. (Editing by)
