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With Olympic glory beckoning, is Beatrice Chebet Kenya's smart bet for double gold?
Two-time World cross country champion Beatrice Chebet is one of the Kenyan long-distance runners who are always known to show up when it matters and she stunned the whole world this past weekend with her world record.
Chebet, the world 5000m bronze medallist, competing in her second 10,000m event since she started her career, became the first woman in history to run under 29 minutes over the 25-lap race.
The 24-year-old stopped the clock at 28:54.14 to shatter Letesenbet Gidey’s world record time and automatically earn herself a spot in the women’s 10,000m team to the Paris 2024 Olympics where she has expressed interest in doubling in the 5000m and 10,000m.
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15:04 - 28.05.2024
Mary Moraa pens heartfelt message in awe of Beatrice Chebet's record-breaking form
Mary Moraa has penned a heartfelt message, praising Beatrice Chebet following her triumph at the Prefontaine Classic, where she set a world record in her second 10,000m race.
After her world record feat at the Prefontaine Classic, the Diamond League Meeting in Eugene, Chebet said: “I came to run the 10,000m in order to get qualification and a great position for Paris because I want to double. I’m happy because it’s my first time to be on an Olympic team and with good health and hard work, I will medal again in Paris and that will be my favourite medal.”
The former world silver medallist will be making her debut at the Olympics and as far as things stand, she might just be the surprise winner in the two distances.
She has been in impeccable form this season, following her world record on the New Year’s Eve at the Cursa dels Nassos where she clocked an impressive 14:13 in the 5km road race.
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The Commonwealth Games 5000m champion then proceeded to successfully defend her cross-country title in Belgrade, Serbia going up against a strong field that included world 10km record holder Agnes Jebet and Sirikwa Classic Cross-Country champion Emmaculate Anyango.
She opened her track season at the Diamond League Meeting in Doha, Qatar, flooring a strong Ethiopian contingent to win the women’s 5000m race. So far this season, it is evident that Chebet is a strong contender for the top prizes in Paris and no one is going to stop her.
Double world record holder Faith Kipyegon is yet to open her season following a slight injury setback and she might pose as Chebet’s closest challenger, but until then, the National Police Officer is in the right shape to carry the day in the city of love.
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12:00 - 28.05.2024
Gudaf Tsegay's inspiring words to Beatrice Chebet following her world record at Prefontaine Classic
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.
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