Beatrice Chebet biography is a source of inspiration to several marathoners and a beacon of pride among Kenyans following a record-breaking performance at the Prefontaine Classic. The long-distance runner is still making headlines after crushing Letsenebet Gedey’s record in the 10,000-meter race.
The low-key Chebet melted hearts on becoming the first woman to break the 29-minute barrier in the recently concluded Paris athletics.
Beatrice Chebet profile summary
| Real names | Beatrice Chebet |
| Birthday | March 5, 2000 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Net worth | Ksh. 200,000 |
Beatrice Chebet biography
How old is Chebet? Born March 5, 2000, Marathoner Beatrice Chebet is 24 years old as of 2024. She is a renowned runner from the Great Rift Valley.
She is a daughter in the family of Mzee Francis Kirui and Mama Lilian Kirui. Besides, she has an equally athletic sister called Sandra Chebet.
For the record, Sandra participated in the World U20 Championships.
Chebet education and career history
Beatrice Chebet attended Saramerk Secondary High School in Londiani within Kericho County.
In 2013, she abandoned higher education to pursue her dreams in athletics. Lemotit Athletics Club would equip her with the necessary skills in track and field athletics.
Chebet is, as we speak, competent in both middle and long-distance events.
She recently clinched the African Junior Championships and the World Championships in the Women’s 5000m event.
In 2022 she scooped a silver medal in the 500m world championship followed by a bronze medal in the 2023 event.
Paris win, Trouncing gold medalist Gudaf Tsegay
In 2024, she claimed victory on hitting the finishing line at 28:54.14, thus surpassing the 2020 Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Letsenebet Gedey, whose record stood at 29:01.03 for the past four years.
Speaking on her victory, Chebet reiterated her long-term anticipation of winning against a two-time World Championships gold medalist, Gudaf Tsegay.
“The last lap just motivated me, especially when Gudaf dropped. Then I realized ‘Oh, I am the best, so I can go.” Chebet spoke amid excitation.
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The determination of Beatrice Chebet continues to cause ripples in the world of athletics. Elsewhere, it is unclear if she is single, dating, or married.
