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Originally published by Kenyanstop
September 20, 2025
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Beatrice Chebet Wins 5000m Gold, Kipyegon Bags Silver
Chebet became a double world champion after previously winning the 10,000m..
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Beatrice Chebet secured her second world title by winning the 5,000 metres at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, making her a double world champion. Her compatriot, Faith Kipyegon, claimed the silver medal, ensuring a Kenya 1-2 finish.
- Chebet finished with a time of 14:54.36, adding to Kenya's gold medal tally.
- The victory etched Chebet's name in history as the third woman to win both the 5,000m and 10,000m double at the World Championships.
- Chebet is now the first woman globally to hold both the Olympic and world 5,000m and 10,000m titles, along with the world records in both races.
- Kipyegon, who had led for much of the final lap, settled for silver with a season's best of 14:55.07.
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