Beatrice Chebet will headline the women’s 5000m at the 2025 Xiamen Diamond League, set for April 26 at the Egret Stadium in China. The double Olympic champion from Kenya comes into this race after a historic 2024 season, where she won two gold medals at the Paris Olympics and broke the 10,000m world record. Chebet also holds the 3000m meeting record at Xiamen, having run 8:24.05 at this venue in 2023.
Caroline Nyaga, the 2022 African 10,000m champion, will join Betrice Chebet in representing Kenya. They will face a strong Ethiopian squad, with 13 athletes led by world-class runner Gudaf Tsegay. The women’s 5000m is expected to be one of the most competitive events at the Xiamen Diamond League, which is part of the prestigious global series and attracts top talent from around the world.
Beatrice Chebet has set her sights on even greater achievements in 2025. After her record-breaking performances and multiple titles last year, Chebet is aiming for a world title at the World Athletics Championships and has her eyes on the 5000m world record. Fans will be watching closely as Chebet continues her remarkable journey and looks to add another victory to her impressive career.
Betrice Chebet Well Decorated Career
Beatrice Chebet, born in 2000 in Kenya, is a top long-distance runner. She won gold in the 5000m at the 2018 World U20 Championships and the 2019 World Cross Country junior race. In 2024, she made history by winning both the 5000m and 10,000m gold at the Paris Olympics. Chebet also broke the 10,000m world record with a time under 29 minutes. Known for her speed and consistency, she holds world records in the 5km road race. Chebet is one of Kenya’s brightest stars and a leading figure in women’s distance running today.
Gudaf Tsegay Athletic Career Overview
Gudaf Tsegay, born in 1997 in Ethiopia, is a top middle- and long-distance runner. She won bronze in the 1500m at the 2019 World Championships and silver in 2022. In 2022, she won gold in the 5000m at the World Championships and claimed the 10,000m world title in 2023. Tsegay set the 5000m world record in 2023 with a time of 14:00.21. She also holds the indoor 1500m world record. At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, she earned bronze in the 5000m.
