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Beatrice Chebet obliterated a field that included the likes of Gudaf Tsegay to clock the second fastest 5000 meter time ever recorded at the Rome Diamond League Classic on Friday.
Beatrice Chebet did not just dominate the track at the Rome Diamond League on Friday night—she also won hearts with a powerful show of humility after the race.
Chebet ran the second fastest time ever recorded in the event by a woman, missing out on the world record incidentally set by Tsegay of 14:00.21 in Eugene in 2023.
Hailu Freweyni came in a distant second on 14.19.33, while Nadia Battocletti of Italy came in third on 14.23.15.
Speaking to Diamond League media following her win, Chebet explained how she was able to execute her race in such a dominant manner, with the double Olympic Champion now looking increasingly harder and harder to beat every passing day.
Beatrice Chebet: I Am Going For It
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“I just decided to run my own race. Like I said yesterday, I was going to focus on myself because I felt my body was in great shape,” Chebet said.
“So I wanted to see how far I could go on my own. When the pacemaker dropped out after 2,000 meters, I thought, ‘Let me push and test my limits."
Her initial goal was to run 14:15, but she surpassed expectations by clocking 14:03—a personal best and a new meet record. The performance left her deeply impressed, and now she believes the world record is within reach. She’s already setting her sights on making it happen.
“Absolutely. I’m aiming for it (world record) very soon. Not far from now. After running 3,000 meters in Rabat and then coming here to run 14:03—even though my plan was 14:15—I can see the body is responding well. So yes, I’ll go back home and prepare for that goal.”
Chebet was also proud to have pushed her competitors to the limits, including pushing Italy’s Nadia Battocletti into setting a new national record.
“ After the pacemaker dropped out, I took the lead and kept pushing. I believe that helped the others go faster. Some of them ran personal bests, others set national records—like Nadia—and that makes me so happy. It was a great day for all of us in Rome.”
After the race, Chebet was seen warmly embracing her fellow competitors instead of rushing to celebrate alone—a moment that didn’t go unnoticed.
Beatrice Chebet: We Are One
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Asked about the gesture, she responded with trademark humility.
“Because we’re one,” she explained. “We may be competing, but we're also in this together. It’s like teamwork—without them, I wouldn’t have been able to achieve what I did today.
“So I wanted to congratulate each of them, because just finishing a race is something meaningful. When you win, you must also recognize others. You never know—next time, it might be their turn to win.”
With this latest masterpiece, Beatrice Chebet not only made a powerful case for herself as the current queen of long-distance running—she also reminded the world that greatness is best shared with others.
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