Kenyan athlete Beatrice Chebet sets new women's 5000m world record
In a thrilling display of athletic prowess, Kenyan runner Beatrice Chebet shattered the women's 5000m world record at the Eugene Diamond League in 2025. Chebet's stunning performance saw her cross the finish line in a time of 13:58.06, making her the first woman to run under 14 minutes in the 5000m event.
The 25-year-old Chebet, who is also an Olympic gold medallist, had been inspired by her own performance in Rome last month and Faith Kipyegon's unsuccessful bid to break the 4-minute barrier for the mile. This motivation propelled Chebet to set her sights on breaking the world record in Eugene.
Chebet's world-record-breaking run was a result of her strong performance in Rome and her subsequent preparation. The Kenyan athlete was under world-record pace for much of the event, and she delivered an incredible final flourish to pull away and win the event mercilessly.
Tsegay, the previous world record holder, finished third with a time of 14:04.41, while Chebet's compatriot Agnes Jebet Ngetich took second place with a time of 14:01.29. Chebet's new world record time is significantly faster than her previous time of 14:03, which she had set earlier.
Chebet's success in breaking the world record was due to her self-belief and preparation. Her 10,000m world record time is 28:54.14, a testament to her consistent and impressive performances on the track.
With this record-breaking feat, Chebet has cemented her place in the annals of athletics history. The world record for the women's 5000m now stands at 13:58.06, a time that will undoubtedly inspire the next generation of athletes to push the boundaries of what is possible in the sport.
Sports enthusiasts worldwide celebrated as Beatrice Chebet, an Olympic gold medallist from Kenya, broke the women's 5000m world record in 2025 at the Eugene Diamond League. Her inspiring performance, fueled by her motivation from Rome and the unsuccessful bid for the mile's 4-minute barrier by Faith Kipyegon, resulted in a remarkable time of 13:58.06.
