Kipyegon makes history as U.S. underlines track and field dominance

Thomas and McLaughlin-Levrone were instrumental, along with Shamier Little and Alexis Holmes, as the women won in 3:15.27.

They narrowly missed out on breaking one of the oldest world records in athletics -- the 3:15.17 set by the former Soviet Union in 1988.

The US didn't have their fastest runner due to injury

With just the women's marathon to be raced on Sunday, the U.S. now sit atop the athletics medals table with 14 golds, 11 silvers and nine bronzes.

Kenya are second with four golds, two silvers and four bronzes.

Top 5 Athletics table. Closest to the US is Kenya, but quite a distance behind

Country -- Gold -- Silver -- Bronze -- Total

USA -- 14 -- 11 -- 9 -- 34

Kenya -- 4 -- 2 -- 4 -- 10

Canada -- 3 -- 1 -- 1 -- 5

Spain -- 2 -- 1 -- 1 -- 4

Norway -- 2 -- 1 -- 0 -- 3

Good job Sis, we are proud of you. Please keep it up.

Kipyegon's teammate Emmanuel Wanyonyi made it two Kenyan golds on the night after he held off world champion Marco Arop of Canada for victory in the men's 800 meters.

Kenya really is exceptional in this field

Kenya really is exceptional in this field

Yeah, they beat out other big track nations, save for the US

What are the odds Kenya finishing 2nd?! Someone would've won a lot of money! Lol

Congratulations to history-making American runner Faith Kipyegon.

Dr.Cajetan CoelhoToday 05:29 pm JST

Congratulations to history-making American runner Faith Kipyegon.

Hard to tell if serious or just trolling...