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Beatrice Chebet sets a new world record in 10,000m

Double world cross country champion Beatrice Chebet set a new world 10,000m record following her victory at the Prefontaine Classic, the Diamond League Meeting in Eugene in the USA today evening.

The event, which was part of Athletics Kenya’s event to select the 10,000m team for the Olympic Games, Chebet, the former world under 20 champion won the race in 28:54.14 followed by Gudaf Tsegay in 29:05.92 with Lilian Kasait Rengeruk completing the podium at 29:26.89.

Others include Margaret Kipkemoi Chelimo (29:27.59) and Faith Chepkoech, Catherine Reline, and Emmaculate Anyango, Sarah Chelangat.

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