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A University in Kenya conferred an honorary doctorate on record-breaking athletics champion Beatrice Chebet for her achievements and inspiring resilience.
Decorated Kenyan distance runner Beatrice Chebet has spoken after being conferred an honorary doctorate degree by the University of Kabianga.
The 24-year-old multiple Olympic and world champion was awarded the Doctor of Humane Letters (Honoris Causa) on Friday at the university grounds in Kericho County. The prestigious honour was presented during the university’s 13th graduation ceremony.
Chebet has authored one of the most dominant periods in athletics history, currently holding both the Olympics and world titles in the 5,000 metres and 10,000m.
The academic recognition comes just a week after the Kenyan superstar narrowly missed out on the final short-list of 12 contestants for the 2025 Female Athlete of the Year awards, run by World Athletics.
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University of Kabianga Vice Chancellor Prof Erick Koech conferred the honorary degree on Chebet.
“I am elated to have been recognized and honoured with a doctorate by the University of Kabianga, which is situated in an area where I horned my athletics skills,” Chebet told Nation Sport after the ceremony.
She noted that the recognition provides even more motivation as she continues her historic career.
“The conferment of the honorary doctorate gives me further inspiration in my career, it is a higher pedestal from which I can continue mentoring others in the society to achieve their goals.”
A Story of Resilience and Patriotism
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In its citation, the university described Chebet as “a role model, and a mentor to many who have interacted with her physically or read her story in the media.”
The institution emphasized that the award was for her character as much as her athletic achievements.
“Her story promotes the values of resilience, hard work, team work, professionalism and patriotism,” the university said.
“It is in the foregoing that the university confers on her the doctorate degree of Humane Letters.”
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Dressed in a black trouser suit, Chebet received a standing ovation as she was escorted to the dais by Dr Benedicta Tabot, the Dean of School of Education and Humanities, and Dr Cecilia Sang, the Registrar Academic Affairs.
Chebet described the conferment as a deeply "humbling experience" in her professional and private life.
“I am humbled to be counted among great men and women who have received this award from the University of Kabianga,” Chebet said.
“This achievement would not have been possible without all those who have supported me along the way in my career. I dedicate this to all those who believe in vision, perseverance and service to humanity.”
The Making of a Champion
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She was joined at the celebration by her closest support system, including her husband and coach, Peter Bii, her mother Lilian Kirui, her grandmother Pauline Langat, and her mother-in-law Grace Rugut. Fellow athletes Mercy Cherono, Sheila Chepkirui, and Winny Chebet also attended.
“This is a great day for Chebet and the athletics fraternity in Kenya for the recognition of her achievement in her sports career,” Cherono said.
Born in Katet village, Londiani, Chebet's talent bloomed at Saramek Secondary School with great support from her grandmother. She began her professional career in 2016 at Lemotit Athletics Camp.
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Her major breakthrough came at the 2018 World Athletics Under-20 Championship, but her performance since the 2024 Paris Olympics—where she won two titles—has been legendary.
Last year, she set a new 10,000m world record of 28:54.14, becoming the first woman to run under 29 minutes. At the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, she won both the 5,000m and 10,000m titles, becoming the first woman to hold both Olympics and world titles in the two races simultaneously.
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