🏃‍♀️ Beatrice Chebet Makes History – First Woman Under 14 Minutes in 5,000 m

On July 5, 2025, at the 50th Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, Kenyan long‑distance star Beatrice Chebet smashed the women’s 5,000 m world record, crossing the line in an astonishing 13:58.06—becoming the first woman ever to dip under the 14‑minute mark. She obliterated the previous record (14:00.21) held by Ethiopia’s Gudaf Tsegay by over 2 seconds.

📊 Race Dynamics and Rivalry

• Early laps: Chebet, Tsegay, and compatriot Agnes Jebet Ngetich maintained blistering pace—1,000 m in ~2:47, 2,000 m in 5:35—holding world‑record pace until around 4,000 m.
  
• Epic finale: With 200 m to go, Chebet unleashed a formidable kick, leaving Tsegay fading and Ngetich securing second in 14:01.29—the third‑fastest time ever.
  
• Final standings:
  
  1. Beatrice Chebet – 13:58.06 WR
     
  2. Agnes Jebet Ngetich – 14:01.29 (3rd fastest ever)
     
  3. Gudaf Tsegay – 14:04.41

Kenyan Golden Hour

In a historic first, Kenya claimed both middle- and long-distance world records at Eugene: Faith Kipyegon set a new 1,500 m record of 3:48.68, just 80 minutes after Chebet’s feat. Headlines across Africa and the world cheered the moment:

• “Kenya’s Chebet, Kipyegon break world records”
  
• “Kenyan Beatrice Chebet becomes the first woman to run 5,000 m in under 14 minutes.”

🧠 Chebet’s Kenyan Legacy

A proud daughter of Londiani, Kericho County, Chebet—nicknamed the “Smiling Assassin”—has been on a record-breaking sprint:

• May 2024: 10,000 m world record (28:54.14) at Hayward Field
• June 2025: Near-record 14:03.69 at Rome’s Golden Gala 
• July 2025: Now holds the 5,000 m world record at 13:58.06

She continues Kenya’s rich tradition of distance-running excellence—alongside legends like Obiri, Tirop, and Kipyegon.

💬 What’s Next?

• Chebet eyes the World Championships in Tokyo later this year. Expect fireworks.
  
• Ngetich’s 14:01.29 marks her as a serious contender; watch her future shows.

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In summary, Beatrice Chebet’s 13:58.06 isn’t just a record—it’s a milestone, a moment of Kenyan unity, and a statement that our distance-running legacy continues to shine on the world stage.