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Kenya's Chebet and Kipyegon Set Historic Track Records
7/6/2025
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Story summary
- At the 50th Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, Beatrice Chebet shattered records by becoming the first woman to complete the 5,000 meters in under 14 minutes, clocking in at an astonishing 13:58.06. Meanwhile, Faith Kipyegon dazzled the crowd with a new world record in the 1,500 meters at 3:48.68, solidifying Kenya's reign in distance running.
