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World News - Road
Female 5k road record smashed in time for New year!
Beatrice Chebet saw in the new year with a world record in the 5k in Barcelona’s Cursa dels Nassos road race on New Year’s Eve. The first woman to run under 14 minutes for a 5k in an incredible 13:54. She’s had a crazy year winning the 5000 and 10000m at the Olympics and she is now the world record holder for both 5k and 10k. She ran an average pace of 4:28 minute miles - unreal. What a fantastic athlete.
The men’s race was won by Matthew Kipkoech Kipruto in 13:28.
Published: 6 Jan 2025
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