Jessica Hull, who pushed Faith Kipyegon to the limit last season, has warned her rival ahead of a major 2025 season for the Australian.
Reigning Olympic 1500m silver medalist Jessica Hull has fired a warning shot to Faith Kipyegon, Georgia Bell, and the rest of the elite middle-distance field as she sets her sights on the ultimate prize in 2025.
Hull, who has steadily climbed the ranks of the all-time greats, showcased her prowess on July 7, 2024, when she shattered her own Oceanian record at the Meeting de Paris.
Clocking an astonishing 3:50.83, she surged to fifth on the all-time list in the 1500m, a clear indication of her growing dominance.
Hull, who delivered silver in the 1500 meters at the Paris Olympic games, has had an unforgettabloe season that saw her give Faith Kipyegon a run for her money in the event.
Just weeks later at the Herculis Meeting in Monaco, Hull made history again—this time in the 2000m event.
She clocked 5:19.70 to obliterate the previous world record set by Burundi’s Francine Niyonsaba in 2021 (5:21.56). Her performances cemented her status as a serious contender for global titles.
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Hull further reinforced her credentials, securing silver in the 1500m with a time of 3:52.56, finishing behind the imperious Faith Kipyegon. However, Hull believes her best is yet to come.
Speaking with Rai Benjamin and Grant Holloway on the Beyond the Records podcast ahead of her 2025 campaign, Hull reflected on her past season and the strides she has made to elevate her performances even further.
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Bell quit athletics in 2017, but reversed her decision in 2021 after she watched Faith Kipyegon dominating the 1500 meters at the Tokyo Olympics.
“Last season kind of showed me what I could do, and that was just momentum, which is so important in this sport. When you get on a roll, you can see where you can get to, unlike the break in momentum that comes with the off-season,” Hull explained.
She acknowledged the high standards she has set for herself, emphasizing her drive to consistently take ownership of her racing.
“I sort of set the bar high for myself and just keep ownership of racing over the year and just see where it can lead to. I do not feel like I tapped everything out last year. There are still improvements I can make.”
Hull also revealed that she has already made key adjustments in the fall and is eager to witness their impact on the track.
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Patrick Sang nurtured arguably two of the most dominant athletes in history.
“There are improvements I made in the fall, so I am hoping to see them come together in the race. Racing to where my fitness is right now and the strengths I have will kind of catapult me into a good season ahead.”
Her confidence and hunger suggest that 2025 could be the year she dethrones Kipyegon, a feat no woman has managed in a championship final since 2015. With her remarkable improvements and unrelenting drive, Hull has sent a clear message—she is coming for the 1500m crown.
