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Originally published by Standard Sportssports
July 6, 2025
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Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet light up Eugene Diamond League with world records
While Beatrice Chebet shattered the women's 5,000m world record with 13min 58.06sec, Kipyegon lowered her own 1,500m global record at the Diamond League athletics meeting in Eugene, Oregon...
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Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet set new world records at the Diamond League meeting in Eugene, Oregon on July 5, 2025, with Chebet completing the 5,000m in 13:58.06 and Kipyegon running the 1,500m in 3:48.68.
- Chebet became the first woman to break the 14-minute barrier in the 5,000m.
- Kipyegon, a three-time Olympic champion, improved her own previous 1,500m record.
- Kipyegon expressed motivation from her recent performances, stating, "If Faith is trying, why not me?"
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