World record holder in 5000m, Beatrice Chebet, has expressed her gratitude and joy after her performance at the Diamond League Prefontaine Classic.

 “I’m so happy to be the first woman under 14 minutes,” said Beatrice Chebet after rewriting the history books on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Eugene, Oregon.

The double Olympic champion ran an astonishing 13:58.06, becoming the first woman ever to break the 14-minute barrier in the 5000m.

“After Rome, where I ran 14:03, I knew I was capable of it,” Chebet added. “I told myself, ‘If Faith is chasing a world record in Eugene, why not me too?’”

Chebet’s groundbreaking run came at Hayward Field, the same venue where she shattered the 10,000m world record in 2024. On this occasion, she was closely shadowed by Ethiopia’s Gudaf Tsegay, the previous world record holder—and fellow Kenyan Agnes Jebet Ngetich.

From the opening gun, it was clear they were chasing history. The trio set a blistering pace, covering 1000m in 2:47.07 and hitting 2000m in 5:35.37. Once the final pacemaker stepped off, the real race began, with Chebet, Tsegay, and Ngetich pulling clear of the field.

Chebet passed 3000m in 8:22.96—just under the required pace for a sub-14 finish. The rhythm slowed slightly approaching 4000m (11:14.12), but the Kenyan had conserved enough for a powerful finish.

With 200 metres to go, Chebet unleashed her trademark kick. Tsegay faltered under the pressure and was overtaken by Ngetich. But there was no stopping Chebet, who powered down the final stretch to finish in 13:58.06, slashing 2.15 seconds off Tsegay’s former world record of 14:00.21.

Ngetich crossed the line in 14:01.29, now the third-fastest time in history, while Tsegay finished third in 14:04.41.

Chebet’s record-breaking run set the tone for another historic moment just 80 minutes later, as Faith Kipyegon broke her own 1500m world record, clocking 3:48.68. Kipyegon’s feat followed her fastest-ever mile performance last week, though that time remains unofficial.

Kenya now proudly holds both the women’s 5000m and 1500m world records thanks to two of the most dominant athletes in modern distance running.