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Originally published by Standard Sportssports
November 6, 2025
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World Athletics Council criticised after Chebet, Kipyegon miss out on global awards final list
Many athletics enthusiasts expected the double world champion to make it to the final...
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Kenyan athletics enthusiasts are expressing significant displeasure and raising questions after double world champions Beatrice Chebet and Faith Kipyegon were excluded from the final list for the 2025 World Athlete of the Year Awards. This decision by the World Athletics Council has sparked criticism among fans globally, who felt the athletes were more deserving finalists.
- Beatrice Chebet shattered the 5000m record, and Faith Kipyegon lowered her own 1500m fastest mark.
- The World Athletics Council's vote accounted for 50 percent of the result, while global family votes and social media votes each contributed 25 percent.
- Fans criticized the criteria, noting the absence of USA's Melissa Jefferson-Wooden as well, who was undefeated in the 100m.
- Kenyan Emmanuel Wanyonyi made the final for men's track athlete, and marathoners Peres Jepchirchir and Sabastian Sawe are also finalists.
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