Chebet, Kipyegon Deliver Historic 1-2 in 5000 metres for Kenya in Tokyo
Sports Updated: 20 September 2025 16:07 EAT
Kenya celebrated a golden moment at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo as Beatrice Chebet and Faith Kipyegon clinched a 1-2 finish in the women’s 5,000 metres final. Chebet powered to victory in 14:54.36, with Kipyegon securing silver in 14:55.07 after a tightly contested race.
The final was run at a tactical pace, with the leading pack staying compact for much of the distance. Chebet timed her surge to perfection in the closing laps, breaking away strongly to deny Kipyegon, who maintained her trademark composure to finish just behind. The result underlined Kenya’s dominance in women’s distance running.
For Chebet, the triumph was especially significant as it completed her double at the championships, having already won the 10,000m title earlier in the week. The achievement places her among the few athletes in history to secure both titles at a single World Championships.
Kipyegon’s silver extended her remarkable consistency at the highest level, adding to her vast medal collection across both middle- and long-distance events. Together, the pair’s performances cemented Kenya’s reputation as a powerhouse in athletics and offered a glimpse of continued success on the road to future global competitions.
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