Kenyan athletics fans have reason to celebrate: Faith Kipyegon, Beatrice Chebet, and Emmanuel Wanyonyi are among the nominees for the 2025 World Athletics Track Athlete of the Year awards. worldathletics.org+2The Standard+2
🇰🇪 Kenyan Names in the Running
- Faith Kipyegon has secured her place following a stellar run: she clinched her fourth world 1500m title and added a silver medal in 5000m. allAfrica.com+2worldathletics.org+2
- Beatrice Chebet is on the list after securing double gold in the 5000m and 10,000m at the World Championships. allAfrica.com+2worldathletics.org+2
- Emmanuel Wanyonyi was nominated in the men’s category after dominant performances in the 800m, including world titles and Diamond League success. worldathletics.org+2allAfrica.com+2
They’ll face stiff contenders globally: Americans, European stars, and other world champions. The roster includes names like Femke Bol, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (women), and Noah Lyles, Rai Benjamin, Cordell Tinch, Jimmy Gressier (men). worldathletics.org+1
🗳 How the Selection Works & How You Can Vote
Voting for Track Athlete of the Year is now open on World Athletics’ official social media channels — Facebook, Instagram, and X — and will stay open until 19 October 2025. worldathletics.org+2allAfrica.com+2
Fans can support Kipyegon, Chebet, or Wanyonyi by reacting, sharing, or interacting with the respective posts on those platforms. The engagement helps determine who moves to the final shortlist. Kenyans+2worldathletics.org+2
Why This Matters
- Global recognition: Being nominated puts Kenyan athletes directly in conversation with the world’s best, boosting their international profile.
- Inspiration & morale: Young athletes will see that Kenyan track stars are still competing with the elite.
- Potential investment & media attention: More spotlight could mean more sponsorship, training support, and coverage locally.
As voting continues, Kenyan fans will be closely watching — and hoping that one or more of these stars make it through to the final round.