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Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet is poised to kick off her season's campaign against an Ethiopian-studded field.
Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet is poised an exhilarating season opener against an Ethiopian-studded line-up at the Xiamen Diamond League on April 26.
The double Olympic champion is looking to kick-off her campaign on same note that she ended in 2024.
The Kenyan track star claimed laurels, stunning the world with double gold in the 5,000m and 10,000m, edging out Faith Kipyegon in the former.
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Chebet also also successfully defended her World Cross Country Championships title in Belgrade and smashed the 10,000m world record at the Prefontaine Classic, clocking an astonishing 28:54.14.
She capped off her year by smashing the 5km road race world record in December, becoming the first woman ever to dip under the 14-minute mark with a time of 13:54.
Now as she eyes another dominant campaign, Pulse Sports takes a look at three Ethiopians out to spoil her season opener.
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3. Aynadis Mebratu
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Ethiopian track star Aynadis Mebratu has already made significant strides on the international stage.
Mebratu holds the African U20 record in the 3,000m and boasts personal bests of 14:22.76 in the 5,000m making her the fourth fastest in the field.
The 20-year-old's youth belies her racing maturity as her ability to maintain a strong pace and respond to surges makes her a potential disruptor in races dominated by seasoned athletes like Chebet.
2. Freweyni Hailu
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At just 24, Freweyni Hailu has rapidly ascended the ranks of elite middle-distance runners.
The Ethiopian star clinched gold in the 1,500m at the 2024 World Indoor Championships and followed up with a 3,000m title at the 2025 edition.
Her personal best of 14:20.61 in the 5000m underscores her exceptional talent, making the third fastest on the field.
Hailu's recent performances, have already seen her win the women's 3000m at the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing in March.
Her brilliant opening to the campaign positions her as a serious contender to challenge Chebet in the upcoming races.
1. Gudaf Tsegay
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Gudaf Tsegay stands as Chebet's most serious challenger at the Xiamen Diamond League.
The Ethiopian star has not only previously gone up against Chebet and beat her but her strong start to the season make her a strong contender,
As one of the most versatile and accomplished athletes in middle- and long-distance running, her 14:00.21 in the 5000m is second only to Chebet in the field.
Tsegay's tactical acumen and finishing kick will be crucial as he aims to spoil Chebet's season opener.
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