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Faith Kipyegon's Gift Fuels Longisa's National Title
19 Jun
Summary
- Rosemary Longisa won the NCAA women's 1,500 national championship.
- Faith Kipyegon gifted Longisa her record-breaking uniform.
- Longisa transferred to Iowa State with coach Laura Harmon.
Washington State sophomore Rosemary Longisa secured her first national title, winning the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships 1,500-meter race in Eugene, Oregon. She led from early on, holding off a late surge to win decisively.
This victory followed an inspiring encounter in July 2025 with Kenyan track legend Faith Kipyegon. Longisa, a fellow Kenyan, met Kipyegon, who gifted her the uniform from her own world record-setting 1,500-meter race.
Kipyegon's act of kindness deeply motivated Longisa, who described it as the "best moment of my life" and feeling like a star herself. This newfound confidence fueled a remarkable 2025-26 season, culminating in her national championship.
Following her historic win, Longisa transferred to Iowa State University. She will compete under coach Laura Harmon, who also moved to Ames, Iowa, after serving as WSU's women's cross country coach and track and field assistant.
