Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet concluded 2023 in an electrifying fashion at Barcelona’s Cursa dels Nassos, smashing the women’s 5 km marathon world record. Her astonishing 14:13 finish eclipsed the previous record by 6 seconds, marking a potential historical moment pending World Athletics’ official confirmation.
Race Dynamics
The race surged ahead with a fierce start as Chebet, along with Ethiopia’s Ejegayehu Taye, Medina Eisa, Kenya’s Lilian Kasait Rengeruk, and Uganda's Joy Cheptoyek maintained a blistering pace. The opening kilometre clocked at 2:49, setting an intense rhythm.
As the race unfolded, contenders dropped behind: Eisa fell back before the halfway point, and Cheptoyek lost ground after 4 km. Ultimately, it boiled down to a thrilling showdown between Chebet and Ejegayehu Taye, the former record holder.
With sheer determination, Chebet surged in the last 500m, outpacing her Ethiopian counterpart in a staggering display. Crossing the finish line at 14:13, Chebet left no doubts about her dominance, securing an incredible victory.
Top Finishers
- Women
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Beatrice Chebet (KEN) 14:13
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Ejegayehu Taye (ETH) 14:21
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Lilian Kasait Rengeruk (KEN) 14:26
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Joy Cheptoyek (UGA) 14:28
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Medina Eisa (ETH) 14:40
- Men
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Dominic Lobalu (SUI) 13:12
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Mathew Kipkoech Kipruto (KEN) 13:18
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Abdessamad Oukhelfen (ESP) 13:27
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Mohamed Abdilaahi (GER) 13:32
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Flavien Szot (FRA) 13:37
Chebet's Stellar Career Highlights
Beatrice Chebet made her mark as a junior athlete, securing gold at the World U20 Championships in Athletics in 2018. Subsequently, she continued her winning streak with gold at the 2019 World Cross Country Championships.
Despite a challenging 2021, Chebet bounced back impressively in 2022, clinching various victories, including a silver at the Eugene World Athletics Championships and gold at the Diamond League.
Her remarkable performances continued into 2023, with victories at the World Cross Country Championships and a bronze at the Budapest World Athletics Championships. Chebet also triumphed at the Riga World Road Running Championships in the 5 km event, solidifying her reputation as a formidable force in long-distance running.
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