Chebet Becomes the First Woman to Break the 14-Minute Barrier
Double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet capped off an extraordinary year by shattering her own women’s 5,000m world record at the Cursa dels Nassos road race in Barcelona. The 24-year-old Kenyan completed the race in a stunning 13 minutes and 54 seconds, becoming the first woman ever to run the event in under 14 minutes.
Chebet’s achievement broke her previous world record, set exactly a year earlier in the same race, by an impressive 19 seconds.
“I’m Super Happy,” Says Chebet
Reflecting on her historic run, Chebet expressed her joy:
“I felt capable of running under 14 minutes and I managed to do so. Two races in Barcelona and two world records—can I ask for more?”
Chebet’s focus is now firmly on the World Championships in Tokyo next year, where she aims to win gold in both the 5,000m and 10,000m events.
A Golden Year for Beatrice Chebet
Chebet’s performance in Barcelona is the latest in a series of record-breaking achievements:
- Paris Olympics 2024: Gold medals in both the 5,000m and 10,000m events.
- 10,000m World Record: Set in Eugene, Oregon, in May 2024.
- Diamond League Champion: Claimed her second title in the 5,000m in September 2024.
Chebet ran the Cursa dels Nassos solo, embracing friends at the finish line to celebrate another remarkable milestone in her illustrious career.
What’s Next for Chebet?
As one of the most dominant athletes in distance running, Chebet’s focus on next year’s World Championships in Tokyo cements her ambition to continue rewriting history. With her sights set on additional gold medals, she’s poised to remain a global icon in athletics.
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