In a dazzling display of athleticism at the prestigious Cursa dels Nassos road race in Barcelona, Kenya’s 23-year-old sensation, Beatrice Chebet, shattered the women’s world 5km record. Crossing the finish line in an impressive 14 minutes and 13 seconds, Chebet surpassed Ethiopian Senbere Teferi’s women-only record by a remarkable 16 seconds.

Chebet’s extraordinary achievement also saw her outpace the existing women’s world record in a mixed race, previously held by Ethiopia’s Ejgayehu Taye at the 2021 Cursa dels Nassos, by six seconds.

Securing the second spot in this exhilarating race was Taye, aged 23, while Kenya’s Lilian Rengeruk, 26, clinched a commendable third position.

This triumph marks the culmination of an exceptional year for Chebet, who kicked off with a world cross-country title in Bathurst in February. Her dominance continued with the inaugural world 5km title in Riga in October, further solidifying her status as a formidable force. Adding to her impressive resume, Chebet secured a bronze medal in the 5,000m at the World Championships in Budapest in August.

British athletes Katie Snowden and Holly Dixon showcased their prowess, finishing in seventh and tenth place, respectively, in the midst of a fiercely competitive field. On the men’s side, 25-year-old Dominic Lobalu of South Sudan emerged victorious, contributing another layer of excitement to this thrilling event. The blog delves into Chebet’s record-breaking performance and highlights the overall exhilarating atmosphere at the Cursa dels Nassos road race.