Beatrice Chebet breaks 14-minute barrier to set 5000m world record at Prefontaine Classic

Beatrice Chebet breaks 14-minute barrier to set 5000m world record at Prefontaine Classic

Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet made history at the 2025 Prefontaine Classic by becoming the first woman to run the 5,000 meters in under 14 minutes, setting a new world record of 13:58.06 and surpassing Gudaf Tsegay’s previous mark.

Beatrice Chebet wins the women’s 5,000m in a world record 13:58.06 during the 50th Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field. Image: Reuters