US-based Kenyan athlete credits Faith Kipyegon after Commonwealth Games qualification
Kenyan middle-distance sensation Rosemary Longisa has credited three-time Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon as a major source of inspiration after booking her place at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsLongisa secured qualification for the Games, set for Thursday, 23 July to Sunday, 2 August in Glasgow, Scotland, after finishing third in the women’s 1,500m during the trials.The achievement adds another milestone to what has been a remarkable rise for the US-based athlete, who recently made history as the first Kenyan woman to win the NCAA 1,500m title.Why Omanyala is confident of rewriting history at 2026 Commonwealth GamesSpeaking after her qualification, Longisa revealed that Kipyegon’s success has played a significant role in shaping her mindset and ambitions as she continues her rapid progression in the sport.“I have improved tremendously over the last two years. Faith Kipyegon has been a huge inspiration to me and has had a significant impact on..