)
Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet is set to renew her rivalry with Ethiopian Gudaf Tsegay at Prefontain Classic and she has sent a strong message.
A thrilling matchup is on the cards at the 50th Prefontaine Classic, with two-time Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet set to face off against Ethiopian world record holder Gudaf Tsegay in the women's 5,000m.
The race at Hayward Field will also serve as the Kenyan trials for the women's 5,000m and 10,000m teams heading to the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo.
Chebet, 25, returns to the track where she shattered the women's 10,000m world record last year with a time of 28:54.14, becoming the first woman to break the 29-minute barrier. She also holds the world record for the 5km road race, clocking in at 14:13 in Barcelona on December 31, 2023.
PAY ATTENTION: Stay updated with the Latest Sports News in Kenya from Pulse Sports
)
20:00 - 21.06.2025
Beatrice Chebet Shares Heartfelt Tribute to Gudaf Tsegay
Beatrice Chebet has credited Gudaf Tsegay for playing a key role in her record-breaking achievement.
The Kenyan star arrives in Eugene in top form, fresh off a victory in the Rome Diamond League 5,000m on June 6th. Her winning time of 14:03.69 is the fastest of the season and the second-fastest ever recorded in the women's 5,000m.
Chebet Upbeat Ahead of the Race
)
While Chebet hasn't officially announced a world record attempt, she has hinted at ambitious goals for the race, particularly with World Championship qualification on the line.
"My training has been good and I'm in good shape...we shall see how the race will unfold," Chebet stated in a recent interview.
)
15:33 - 01.07.2025
Usain Bolt Hits the Studio Once More as He Teams Up with Music Legend for Timeless Reggae Song
Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt has churned out yet another hit song after collaborating with legendary Agent Sasco for a top reggae single.
Her main rival, Ethiopia's Tsegay, currently holds the 5,000m world record with a time of 14:00.21, set at the refontain Classic in September 2023. Tsegay, the 2022 World Champion, will be looking to defend her dominance on the familiar Eugene track.
The competitive field also includes Ethiopia's Medina Eisa, ranked second globally with a personal best of 14:16.54, and compatriot Ejgayehu Taye, whose personal best of 14:12.98 makes her the third-fastest competitor. Last year's Prefontaine Classic 5,000m winner, Tsigie Gebreselama, with a personal best of 14:18.74, will also be vying for victory.
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)