24-year-old Kenyan Beatrice Chebet broke the women's 10,000m world record at the Prefontaine Classic, with a time of 28:54.14.

24-year-old Kenyan runner Beatrice Chebet set a new world record in the women's 10,000 meters, completing the race in 28 minutes and 54.14 seconds. The previous record of 29:01.03 was held by Ethiopia's Letesenbet Gidey, set in June 2021. Chebet's achievement took place at the Prefontaine Classic Diamond League athletics meeting in Eugene, Oregon, marking her as a top contender for gold at the upcoming Paris Olympics in August.

May 25, 2024
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