TOKYO, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- Kenya's Faith Kipyegon extended her remarkable dominance in middle-distance running by winning the women's 1,500m final at the World Athletics Championships on Tuesday.

The two-time Olympic champion and world record holder stormed home in 3 minutes, 52.15 seconds to claim her fifth world title and her fourth in the 1,500m.

Her compatriot Dorcus Ewoi impressed with a personal best of 3:54.92 to secure the silver medal, giving Kenya a one-two finish.

Australia's Jessica Hull took the bronze in 3:55.16, edging out Kenya's Nelly Chepchirchir, who also ran a personal best of 3:55.25 to finish fourth.

Kipyegon had lowered the world record to 3:48.68 in Eugene, United States in July. ■