Healy threw herself into contention for a top-eight finish as the field of 14 set off at a decent tempo, with Kipyegon towing them through 400m in 63.96 and 800m in 2:07.27. The Dubliner settled in the middle of the pack and had moved up to seventh at one point, but didn't quite have the strength to hold on to it.
Ten days shy of her 41st birthday, the mother-of-three from Wicklow turned in a remarkable run that typified the class, courage and commitment that has defined her career, finishing ninth in the World Championships marathon in 2:30:16 - her best ever finish at global level across any surface.
With the withdrawal last week of Rhasidat Adeleke, who cited injury as she called a halt to her season, the team has 17 individual athletes, with eight additional members selected for the women's and mixed 4x400m relay squads along with two non-travelling reserves. Eight of the selected athletes achieved the automatic qualification standard, while others secured their place via their world ranking.