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Beatrice Chebet has disclosed the words Gudaf Tsegay told her after they crossed the finish line, smashing the 10,000m world record at the Prefontaine Classic.
Two-time world cross country champion Beatrice Chebet has revealed what world 5000m record holder Gudaf Tsegay told her after they crossed the finish line of the 10,000m at the Prefontaine Classic, the Diamond League Meeting in Eugene that happened on Saturday, May 25.
Chebet shocked the world with her scintillating run, as she was competing in her second 10,000m of her career, clocking 28:54.14 to cross the finish line. The Ethiopian runner, Tsegay finished second in a personal best time of 29:05.92 as Lilian Kasait completed the podium, also clocking a personal best time of 29:26.89.
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After finishing the race, Tsegay hugged Chebet and was seen mumbling some words to the newly-crowned world record holder. Speaking during a post-race interview, the world 5000m bronze medallist disclosed that Tsegay showered her with praises while hugging her.
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“She was happy and told me that I’m the best and added that I’m a strong woman,” Chebet said, adding that in such an event, it is always good for every athlete to accept the outcome.
The former world silver medallist added it is always a pleasure competing against Tsegay because it has helped achieve great career milestones.
During last year’s Prefontaine Classic, which was the Diamond League Meeting final, Tsegay was going for Faith Kipyegon’s world record and she managed to smash it, clocking 14:00.21 to cross the finish line. At the time, Chebet clocked a personal best time of 14:05.92 to cross the finish line second.
“I am always happy to race with her because when I race with Gudaf, I can run a personal best time and I’m always able to run a good race. Sometimes it’s good to race with such good friends,” Chebet said.
She now goes back to the drawing board to focus on the 5000m and 10,000m where she intends to double at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
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