In an electrifying twist at the Prefontaine Classic, Kenya's Beatrice Chebet blazed into the record books! 🌟 Despite being a seasoned champion in the 5,000m and cross-country circuits, she had never raced a 10,000m event outside her homeland. But that didn't stop her from leaving everyone in awe! 😲
All eyes were initially on Ethiopia's Gudaf Tsegay, the favorite tipped to make history after smashing the 5,000m world record at the Diamond League finals last month. But Chebet had other plans! 😎
As the race unfolded, Chebet not only kept pace with Tsegay but surged ahead, crossing the finish line with a mind-blowing time of 28 minutes and 54.14 seconds. 🥇 She didn't just win the race; she obliterated the women's 10,000m world record, becoming the first woman ever to break the 29-minute barrier! 🚀
Her phenomenal performance eclipsed the previous record set by Ethiopia's Letesenbet Gidey in 2021, which stood at 29:01.03. Talk about making a grand entrance! 🎉
Chebet's incredible feat has sent waves of excitement through the athletics world, inspiring a new generation of runners. Keep shining, Beatrice! ✨
Reference(s):
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