Beatrice Chebet is confident Kenya's 5000m women's team, including Faith Kipyegon, Agnes Ng’etich, and Margaret Akidor, will deliver a historic podium sweep at the Tokyo World Championships.
Double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet has boldly predicted a podium sweep for Kenya in the women’s 5000m at the upcoming World Championships in Tokyo.
The 25-year-old is confident that alongside teammates Faith Kipyegon, Agnes Ng’etich, and Margaret Akidor, Kenya has assembled a near-unbeatable force.
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“With Faith (Kipyegon), as well as Agnes (Ng’etich) and Akidor (Margaret), I am confident we can go on and sweep the podium places in Tokyo. It is a very strong team,” Chebet stated as quoted by Capital FM Sports.
The statement from Chebet comes on the heels of an electrifying ninth leg of the Diamond League series in Eugene, Oregon, where Kenyan women dominated headlines with record-breaking performances.
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The quartet of Chebet, Kipyegon, Ng’etich, and Akidor now head to the World Championships with momentum, belief, and the hopes of a nation behind them.
While Chebet and Ng’etich bring scorching 5000m times, Kipyegon's strength in tactical races and finishing speed makes her an invaluable weapon.
With experience, youth, and speed all represented, the Kenyan team looks poised to deliver one of the most memorable performances in the history of the event.