Kenyan athletics struck again at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Beatrice Chebet, already crowned with gold in the 5000 meters, confirmed her status as the queen of distance running by winning the premier distance, the 10,000 meters. With this historic double, the young 24-year-old Kenyan has entered the legend of athletics.
Undisputed Domination
As the world record holder in the event, Chebet was the heavy favorite for this final. She did not disappoint the predictions, dominating the race from start to finish. Despite a highly contested final straight with Italian Nadia Battocletti, the Kenyan managed to keep her cool and cross the finish line first. Battocletti took silver, while Dutch athlete Sifan Hassan, the reigning Olympic champion, completed the podium.
A Historic Double
This double in the 5000 and 10,000 meters is a first for Chebet, but also for Kenya in these two distances at the same Olympic Games. The Kenyan thus succeeds great champions like Hellen Obiri and Faith Kipyegon, who have long dominated the women’s middle-distance events.
Kenya, a Global Power in Distance Running
Once again, Kenyan women have demonstrated their supremacy in distance running. With Chebet’s gold medals, Kenya asserts itself as the dominant nation in this discipline at the 2024 Paris Games. This new victory reinforces the reputation of the East African country, a true breeding ground for athletic talent.
A New Era for Women’s Athletics
The 2024 Paris Games mark a new era for women’s athletics. The young generation, embodied by Chebet, Hassan, and others, has shown that it is ready to take over from the old guard. With high-level performances and increasingly competitive races, the future of women’s athletics looks promising.