President William Ruto praised Kenyan athletes Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet for their remarkable achievements at the Prefontaine Classic on July 5, 2025. Kipyegon set a new world record in the women's 1,500 metres, while Chebet became the first woman to run under 14 minutes in the 5,000 metres.

• Kipyegon ran a record time of 3:48.68 seconds, surpassing her own previous record.
• Chebet made history by finishing her race under 14 minutes.
• President Ruto celebrated their victories as a testament to Kenya’s global dominance in athletics.