Kipyegon Says Recovery Remains Work in Progress Before Monaco

Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon says she is still working her way back to full fitness after a hamstring injury but is determined to deliver her best when she competes at Friday’s Diamond League meeting in Monaco.

The multiple Olympic and world champion admitted it was a difficult decision to return to competition at the Eugene Diamond League after suffering the injury midway through the season, but said the result matched her expectations.

“It was very difficult to make the decision to go to Eugene after this slight hamstring injury,” Kipyegon said ahead of the Monaco meeting.

“When I returned to Eugene, the result didn’t surprise me. It was what I expected. It would have been difficult to give up Eugene and Monaco because these places are associated with unique memories, including my world records. I couldn’t stay away.”

Kipyegon acknowledged that she has not yet returned to peak condition and is continuing her recovery as the season progresses.

“I am on the road to recovery. I’m not 100%, but I’ll try to do my best,” she said.

“I know where I came from. It’s been a tough journey since Shanghai. I hope to recover properly by the end of the season.”

The Kenyan added that returning from injury at the highest level remains a challenge, particularly when competing close to full fitness but not yet at her best.

“It’s not easy, especially when you’re at 98%, because you have to reach 99 or 100%,” she said. “I’m going to try to do my best and run the race I’ve prepared for.”

Kipyegon returns to Monaco, a venue where she has produced some of the finest performances of her career, hoping to continue her recovery while building momentum for the remainder of the 2026 season.