Two-time world record holder Faith Kipyegon finished third on Saturday after clocking 4:17.80 in the women’s mile at the 51st Prefontaine Classic held at Hayward Field, University of Oregon, USA. The two-day event served as the ninth leg of the 2026 Wanda Diamond League circuit. The three-time Olympic champion admitted that remaining at the top level of the sport comes with immense pressure, noting that occasional defeats can serve as important wake-up calls.