Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet has confirmed her status as the undisputed queen of long-distance track races after completing a stunning double at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
The 25-year-old produced an unforgettable performance by clinching gold medals in both the 10,000m and 5,000m events. Chebet first opened Kenya’s medal account by storming to victory in the 10,000m final, a triumph that set the tone for her campaign in Japan. She returned later in the week to deliver another masterclass in the 5,000m final, sprinting past strong competition in the final stretch to seal the coveted double.
The Tokyo victories echoed her exploits at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where she had also won both events, underlining her consistency and dominance on the global stage. By repeating the double in successive major championships, Chebet has written herself into athletics history and placed herself among the greatest Kenyan runners of all time.
Her reward for the outstanding display is as impressive as her performance on the track. Each gold medal at the World Championships comes with a prize of $70,000 (approximately Ksh9 million). With two victories, Chebet pockets $140,000 (Ksh18 million). On top of that, she will receive a further Ksh6 million from the Kenyan government, which rewards athletes with Ksh3 million for every gold medal. This brings her total earnings from Tokyo to Ksh24 million, making her the highest-paid Kenyan athlete from the championships.
Chebet’s remarkable achievements extend beyond prize money. She has remained unbeaten in the 5,000m throughout 2025 and shattered the world record in July, cementing her reputation as the best in her discipline. Her dominance signals a bright future not only for her career but also for Kenya’s continued supremacy in long-distance races.
For fans back home, Chebet’s triumphs are a source of national pride. Her consistency, resilience, and ability to deliver under pressure highlight the depth of Kenya’s distance running talent. If she maintains her current form and avoids injuries, she could rule the 5,000m and 10,000m for years to come.
From Tokyo, Chebet returns not only with medals but also with financial rewards that reflect her hard work, dedication, and elite standing in athletics.
