In a breathtaking finale at the Zurich Diamond League Final, Kenya’s Nelly Chepchirchir snatched victory from Australia’s Jessica Hull in the women’s 1500m, producing one of the most dramatic finishes of the 2025 athletics season.
Hull appeared to have the race under control, maintaining her lead for much of the contest and entering the final straight with a clear advantage. But Chepchirchir, renowned for her devastating finishing speed, unleashed a powerful kick in the closing meters, surging past the Australian just before the line to secure the title in 3 minutes 56.99 seconds.
The stunning reversal left Hull visibly dejected, as she had looked set to capture her first Diamond League crown. Instead, Chepchirchir’s resilience and tactical patience delivered her the biggest win of her career so far.
The Zurich crowd was on its feet as the dramatic finale unfolded, underlining why the Diamond League remains the pinnacle of track and field competition outside the World Championships and Olympic Games.
Chepchirchir’s triumph also adds to Kenya’s illustrious history in middle-distance running, reaffirming the nation’s dominance in the 1500m event. For Hull, the disappointment may sting, but her consistent performances this season suggest she will remain a major contender in global athletics.
The women’s 1500m final in Zurich will be remembered as a race of fine margins — a story of heartbreak for Jessica Hull and a moment of glory for Nelly Chepchirchir.
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