World Athletics has officially ratified the world records set by Beatrice Chebet, Mykolas Alekna, and Mondo Duplantis, confirming their places in history and intensifying anticipation ahead of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. For Chebet, the recognition comes at the perfect time as she prepares to chase a historic double in the 5000m and 10,000m.
Chebet made headlines in May when she produced a breathtaking performance at the Wanda Diamond League meeting in Eugene. She became the first woman ever to dip under the 29-minute mark in the 10,000m, stopping the clock at 28:54.14. In doing so, she shattered Letesenbet Gidey’s 2021 record of 29:01.03. Chebet’s splits underlined her dominance—passing the halfway mark in 14:33.4 and closing with a searing final lap of 63.1 seconds.
The achievement adds to her growing reputation as one of the most consistent and fearless competitors on the global stage. Having previously settled for silver in 2022 and bronze in 2023 at the World Championships, Chebet now eyes the one medal missing from her collection: gold. The Tokyo championships present her best chance yet, and with the confidence of a world record behind her, she stands as the woman to beat.
Chebet has already proven her versatility on the road and the track, famously setting a world 5km record in Valencia. Her Eugene masterpiece only reinforced that her range across long-distance events is unmatched. If she successfully captures both the 5000m and 10,000m titles in Tokyo, she would etch her name among the sport’s all-time greats.
The championships, however, will not be without challenges. Tokyo is bracing for a heatwave, which could impact endurance athletes across events. Still, Chebet’s preparations suggest she is ready to withstand both the physical and environmental demands.
As she steps onto the track in Tokyo, Beatrice Chebet carries the weight of expectation, not just for herself but for Kenya’s medal hopes. With her world record now official, she arrives with momentum, confidence, and a chance to script history with a golden double.
