Beatrice Chebet Sets Women's 5K World Record

Beatrice Chebet, a double Olympic champion from Kenya, became the first woman to break the 14-minute barrier in the 5K, setting a new world record of 13 minutes and 54 seconds at the Cursa dels Nassos road race in Barcelona. This achievement marked a remarkable year for Chebet, who also broke the 10,000m world record in Eugene earlier this year and won gold medals in both the 5,000m and 10,000m at the Paris Olympics. Her previous record, set at the same race in 2023, was 14 minutes and 13 seconds. This feat adds to her accolades, including a second Diamond League title. Chebet has expressed her intention to focus on the World Championships in Tokyo in 2025, aiming for gold in both the 5,000m and 10,000m events. Her success has been celebrated with significant prize money, including $100,000 from World Athletics for her Olympic triumphs.