{"id":177,"date":"2024-01-03T05:55:42","date_gmt":"2024-01-03T05:55:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.24hscore.com\/?p=177"},"modified":"2024-01-03T05:55:47","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T05:55:47","slug":"beatrice-chebet-shatters-womens-world-5km-record-in-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/24hscore.net\/news\/other-sports\/beatrice-chebet-shatters-womens-world-5km-record-in-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Beatrice Chebet Shatters Women’s World 5km Record in Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

24hscore<\/strong><\/a> – In a dazzling display of speed and determination, Beatrice Chebet of Kenya etched her name in history by breaking the women’s world 5km record at the Cursa dels Nassos road race in Barcelona. Chebet’s remarkable time of 14:13 not only secured her victory but also surpassed the previous women-only record set by Senbere Teferi. This extraordinary feat capped off Chebet’s stellar year, making it a momentous conclusion to 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beatrice Chebet’s Record-Breaking Run<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Setting the New Mark<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In a thrilling performance, Chebet completed the race in an astonishing time of 14 minutes and 13 seconds, outpacing the previous record set by Ethiopia’s Senbere Teferi. The new’s<\/strong><\/a> record, 16 seconds faster than Teferi’s mark, solidifies Chebet’s status as a formidable force in women’s long-distance running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Setting the New Mark<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Surpassing Senbere Teferi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Teferi, who held the women-only record since September 12, 2021, with a time of 14:29, had to yield to Chebet’s exceptional run. Chebet’s achievement also outshone the 14:19 set by Ethiopia\u2019s Ejgayehu Taye in a mixed race at the 2021 Cursa dels Nassos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Podium Runners and Impressive Speed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Top Three Finishers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The podium saw a remarkable display of speed, with Senbere Teferi finishing second in 14:21 and Lilian Kasait, Chebet’s compatriot, claiming third place with a time of 14:26. All top three runners achieved times below the previous women-only world record, showcasing the intensity of the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable Performances<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Joy Cheptoyek, finishing in fourth place with a time of 14:28, also surpassed the previous record, highlighting the overall excellence in the women’s race. Additionally, Ethiopia’s Medina Eisa secured fifth place with a time of 14:40, marking the fastest women’s 5km by an Under-20 athlete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Stellar Year for Beatrice Chebet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Year of Achievements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Chebet’s record-breaking run adds another accolade to her remarkable year. At 23, she claimed a world cross-country title in Balthurst in February and secured the world 5km title in Riga just two months ago. The consistency and excellence displayed throughout 2023 solidify Chebet’s standing as a rising star in long-distance running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WORLD RECORD

??'s Beatrice Chebet ends 2023 on a high note as she smashes the world record* of the 5 kilometres on the road with 14:13 at the Cursa dels Nassos in Barcelona ?\u200d?

*Subject to the usual ratification procedures pic.twitter.com\/DjsTFA3KPz<\/a><\/p>— World Athletics (@WorldAthletics) December 31, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote>