Kenya's Faith Kipyegon destroys women's 1,500m world record at Diamond League

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon staked her claim as the greatest women's 1,500-metre runner of all-time on Friday in Florence, Italy.

The two-time Olympic champion and two-time world gold medallist, smashed the world record in the distance, becoming the first woman ever to break three minutes 50 seconds with a time of 3:49.11.

Kipyegon, 29, broke away from the pack quickly and never slowed down, turning the world record into a seeming foregone conclusion over the final 100 metres.

England's Laura Muir (3:57.09) outpaced Australia's Jessica Hull (3:57.29) for second place.

WATCH | Kipyegon breaks world record:

Canada's Gabriela DeBues-Stafford, racing in her first Diamond League event in over a year following a serious pelvis injury, crossed the line in 12th place at 4:03.64.

In the men's 100, American Fred Kerley reasserted his dominance yet again.

The reigning world champion remained unbeaten on the season, taking his second consecutive title in the distance with a time of 9.94 seconds in a race that was never truly close.

Kenya's Ferdinand Omanyala was second at 10.05 seconds, while American Trayvon Bromell finished third in 10.09 seconds.

Italy's Samuel Ceccarelli, replacing Jacobs in front of his home crowd, ran a personal-best of 10.13 seconds.

WATCH | Kerley remains unbeaten:

Meanwhile, Toronto's Aaron Brown placed third in the men's 200, clocking in at 20.31 seconds.

The 31-year-old, who owns two Olympic relay medals and a world championship relay title, earned his fourth top-three finish in as many races this season. His lone victory came at the Kip Keino Classic in May, when he posted a time of 20.12 seconds. His season-best is 20 seconds flat.

But it was American Erriyon Knighton, the world bronze medallist, who