By La Touche Team – July 8, 2025
At the 50th Prefontaine Classic, Kenyan stars Beatrice Chebet and Faith Kipyegon made history. Chebet became the first woman to break 14 minutes in the 5000m with a time of 13:58.06, while Kipyegon lowered her own 1500m world record to 3:48.68
📊 Record-Breaking Details
- Beatrice Chebet surged ahead early and maintained a blistering pace before pulling away in the final 200m to clock 13:58.06 .
- Faith Kipyegon, aged 31, finished the meet with a stunning 3:48.68, shaving off over half a second from her previous mark of 3:49.04
🌟 Why It Matters
- These breakthroughs reaffirm Kenya’s dominance in middle- and long-distance running.
- Their achievements inspire young athletes worldwide—especially women.
- The Prefontaine Classic strengthens its reputation as a premier venue in the Wanda Diamond League.
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