A look into the life and passion of Beatrice Chebet’s life within and beyond the track.
Beatrice Chebet has emerged as one of Kenya’s formidable forces in long-distance running, specialising in the 5000m and 10,000m.
Chebet’s talent and dedication have propelled her to the forefront of global athletics. Being raised in a family with a strong athletic background also saw her get introduced to running at a young age.
Beatrice Chebet’s parents, Francis Kirui and Lilian Kirui, have been instrumental in nurturing her passion for the sport.
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Beatrice Chebet also has a younger sister, Sandra Chebet, who has been part of various track and field events.
In this article, Pulse Sports will analyse some of the things you might not know about Beatrice Chebet beyond the track.
Beatrice Chebet age
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Beatrice Chebet of Kenya celebrates after the women’s 10000m final of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
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Beatrice Chebet was born on March 5, 2000, and as of January 2025, she is 24 years old. She was raised in the Rift Valley region and was introduced to running during her primary school years.
Chebet attended Saramek Secondary School in Londiani, graduating in 2013 and in November of 2016, she joined the Lemotit Athletics Club, marking the beginning of her professional athletic career.
She started her dominant exploits at quite a young age, winning the 5000m at the World U20 Championships in Tampere, Finland. She became the first Kenyan woman and the first non-Ethiopian since 2006 to win the 5000m at the event.
In 2023, she secured the gold medal in the women’s senior race at the World Cross Country Championships and defended her title in 2024.
She also won the silver medal in the 5000m at the 2022 World Championships and won the 5000m at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Beatrice Chebet origin
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Beatrice Chebet (centre) of Kenya celebrates after winning the Senior Women’s 10 km race during the 2023 World Athletics Cross Country Championships
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Beatrice Chebet hails from the Rift Valley region of Kenya which has produced many of the world’s greatest athletes.
Chebet grew up in the high-altitude town of Kapcheplanget in Nandi County, a region known for nurturing some of Kenya’s top long-distance runners.
The region is often considered the heart of Kenya’s athletics success, producing champions who dominate both regional and global competitions.
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Beatrice Chebet began her career at a young age, participating in local races during her school years, where she quickly gained recognition for her speed and endurance, particularly in the 5000m.
Beatrice Chebet marital status
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Beatrice Chebet: Age, Origin, Marital status, Occupation, head-to-head with Faith Kipyegon & World records. Photo || Imago
Beatrice Chebet has been a subject of public interest not only for her athletic achievements but also for her personal life.
She has managed to maintain a relatively private life but recent disclosures have shed light on her marital status, though there is limited information concerning her relationships.
However, in a December 2024 interview with Nation Sport, her husband, Peter Bii, shared insights into their relationship. He revealed that when they first met, Beatrice Chebet was not yet a prominent runner, and he even considered advising her to quit the sport.
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While Beatrice Chebet has kept her personal life away from the public eye, the recent insights into her marriage to Peter Bii offer a glimpse into the supportive relationship she is in.
Beatrice Chebet occupation
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AG. IG Masengeli honours NPS Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet
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Beatrice Chebet is a formidable long-distance runner and a dedicated member of the National Police Service (NPS).
As an athlete, Beatrice Chebet has achieved huge milestones, winning double gold (5000m and 10,000m) at the Paris Olympic Games. At the start of her career, Chebet emerged as a promising talent by clinching the gold medal in the 5000m at the World U20 Championships.
Beatrice Chebet also secured a silver medal in the 5000m at the 2022 World Championships in Eugene, Oregon. In 2023, Beatrice Chebet triumphed in the women’s senior race at the World Cross Country Championships and also defended her title in 2024.
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Parallel to her athletic pursuits, Beatrice Chebet serves as a police officer in the National Police Service of Kenya.
Following her dominant exploits in Paris, Beatrice Chebet was promoted from the rank of Police Constable to Corporal. Chebet’s role includes maintaining public safety and upholding the law.
Beatrice Chebet vs Faith Kipyegon
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Faith Kipyegon (L) of Kenya celebrates with her teammate Beatrice Chebet after the Women s 5000m Final of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 in Budapest, Hungary
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The rivalry between Kenyan stars Beatrice Chebet and Faith Kipyegon has become a focal point in middle and long-distance running.
Beatrice Chebet and Kipyegon have both achieved remarkable success and fans always look forward to their matchups.
They first had a notable clash at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, where Faith Kipyegon won the 5000m with Beatrice Chebet finishing third.
The 2024 Paris Olympics also set up a dramatic stage for the duo. In the women’s 5000m final, Beatrice Chebet clinched the gold medal with a time of 14:28.56, while Kipyegon finished second in 14:29.60.
Chebet’s victory in the 5000m at the Paris Olympics marked a significant achievement, especially considering Kipyegon’s dominance in middle-distance events.
Beatrice Chebet world records
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Beatrice Chebet wins the women’s 10,000 meters during the 2024 Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene
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Beatrice Chebet has rapidly ascended to prominence in the world of long-distance running and her remarkable performances have also led to the establishment of new world records.
On May 25, 2024, at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, Beatrice Chebet delivered a historic performance in the women’s 10,000m.
She crossed the finish line in 28:54.14, breaking the previous world record of 29:01.03 set by Ethiopia’s Letesenbet Gidey in 2021.
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Continuing her winning streak, Beatrice Chebet shattered the women’s 5 kilometers road race world record on December 31, 2024, at the Cursa dels Nassos in Barcelona.
She finished the race in 13:54 seconds, becoming the first woman to break the 14-minute barrier in this event. The time broke her previous record of 14:13 set at the same event in 2023.
Looking ahead, Chebet has expressed her intention to compete in both the 5000m and 10,000m events at the World Championships in Tokyo in 2025 where she intends to go for the former world record.
