“For 10 years I’ve watched @faithkipyegon’s impact on the women’s 1500m globally.” – Jess Hull was enthralled by the “Faith Kipyegon Effect” after watching the Kenyan break her own world record from the best seat in the stadium. Hull was right behind her, and clocked an impressive 3:50.83 seconds on the clock. After securing the fifth position herself on the 1500m all-time list, the middle-distance runner has something else to celebrate!

Amidst the roaring cheers at the historic Stade Louis II, the Aussie clinched an effortless win in the 2000m event at the Monaco Diamond League. She clocked an impressive 5:19:70 seconds, blazing past all her competitors on the track. But that’s not it! Her stellar time set a new world 200m record, smashing Francine Niyonsaba’s 5:21:56 seconds that was set back in 2021!

Jess Hull’s impressive feat at Monaco

Jess Hull had already set her name in history with her time in 1500m. But all eyes were on the Aussie as she stepped on to the track at 2000m event in Monaco. And she didn’t disappoint, not only did she clinch an effortless win, her time makes her the fastest 2000m runner of all-time. Hull started out trailing behind Heather MacLaren, but as she was headed towards the final bend, the Aussie took shattered the world record with an impressive time of 5:19:70!

Trailing behind her was Melissa Courtney-Bryant clocking in 5:26:08 seconds, and Edinah Jebitok filled in the final spot with 5:26:09 seconds on the clock. While none of them were anywhere near her on the track, Hull was still worried. “I was just looking at the lights, hoping they wouldn’t catch me.” As soon as she made it past the final turn, the thunderous roar from the stands was all the middle-runner could hear!

However, Jess wasn’t the only one who set records in the event. Courtney-Bryant’s time set a new British record. Jebitok’s time is now a new Kenyan record. And lastly, Cory Ann McGee, who finished fourth with 5:28:78 seconds on the clock, had successfully set a new area record in Monaco. “There are for sure some women who can run that 5:19, but for now I have my place in the history books. I ran hard for this record, I worked extremely hard for this.” After this monumental feat in Monaco, Jess Hull will now set foot in the French capital as the new favorite for the coveted Olympic gold.

But this isn’t the only thing the Aussie is celebrating this week. She was up against none other than Faith Kipyegon in Paris. And while she might not have clinched a win in the French capital, she was still all smiles after the event. But what went down at the 2024 Paris Diamond League? Let’s find out!

Facing off against Faith Kipyegon

Jess Hull went head-to-head against corps d’elite Faith Kipyegon at the Paris Diamond Games 5 days ago. The Aussie was right on Kipyegon’s tail for the first three laps. But she was no match for the Olympic gold medalist. Kipyegon went on to shatter her own world record by clocking in an impressive 3:49:04 seconds. Meanwhile, Hull wasn’t too far behind. She trailed in to secure the second position with an equally spectacular time of 3:50.83. 

While the middle-runner couldn’t edge a win in the 1500m event, she set a new personal best and is now comfortable in the top 5 on the all-time list. Olympic silver medalist Laura Muir clinched the third spot by clocking in 3:53:79 seconds on the clock. Hull recalled the incredible race in an Instagram post yesterday. “I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to see what I was capable of when my fitness and preparations aligned with a perfect racing opportunity.” She goes on to express how she has never been one to back down from races of such magnitudes.

She continues by expressing how proud she is of all the confidence her training has helped instill in her over the years. “I felt a different kind of readiness to try and see what was possible on Sunday and I was absolutely stunned by the outcome.” She believes that her commitment and perseverance has helped get her to being the 5th fastest 1500m all-time. “It’s an honour to compete alongside and be inspired by all of the athlete’s I get to share this part of the 1500m history book with 🫶🏼” Hull believes that this is just the beginning. The only way from here is up, and she is ready to put her best foot forward.

In just 13 days, the Aussie will be preparing for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Track and Field events will commence from 1st August all the way to 11th August. Will we get to witness another epic showdown between Hull and Kipyegon? Will Hull continue her record-breaking streak at the French capital? We will soon find out! Stay tuned for an epic saga!