Beatrice Chebet delivered another golden moment for Kenya at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, storming to victory in the women’s 5,000 metres on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The 25-year-old produced a decisive sprint in the closing stages to clock 14:54.36, sealing her second gold medal of the competition.

The triumph completed a remarkable double for Chebet, who had already won the 10,000 metres earlier in the week. Her finish was sharp and calculated, holding off compatriot Faith Kipyegon, who crossed the line in 14:55.07 for silver. Italy’s Nadia Battocletti claimed bronze with 14:55.42, extending her fine championship run.

Chebet’s victory shows that indeed she is one of the world’s leading distance runners. She paced herself smartly through the early laps, staying tucked in the pack before making her move in the final 200 metres. The win was another proud moment for Kenya, whose athletes have dominated middle- and long-distance races in Tokyo.

For Kipyegon, the silver came just days after she added to her glittering legacy by winning a record fourth world title in the 1,500 metres. Known as the “Queen of 1,500m”, she ran a commanding race on Tuesday to finish clear of the field in 3:52.15. That victory put her level with Morocco’s Hicham El Guerrouj in terms of world 1,500m crowns and reinforced her place among the sport’s greats.

Team Kenya medals

Team Kenya has now secured five gold medals in Tokyo, with Chebet, Kipyegon, Peres Jepchirchir in the marathon, and Faith Cherotich in the steeplechase all topping the podium. Dorcus Ewoi added silver in the 1,500m, while Edmund Serem and Reynold Cheruiyot won bronze medals in the steeplechase and 1,500m respectively.

With the championships still ongoing, Kenya sits second on the medal table behind the United States. For Chebet, however, the focus was on her personal achievement and the pride of carrying the Kenyan flag high.