At the Prefontaine Classic meet, Beatrice Chebet of Kenya achieved an astonishing feat by setting a new world record in the 10,000 meters, clocking in at an impressive 28 minutes and 54.14 seconds.

This incredible accomplishment surpassed the previous record of 29 minutes and 1.03 seconds, held by Ethiopia’s Letesenbet Gidey, achieved at FBK Stadium in the Netherlands on June 8, 2021.

In a display of remarkable endurance and strength, Chebet crossed the finish line ahead of Ethiopia’s Gudaf Tsegay, who finished in 29 minutes and 5.92 seconds, amidst cloudy and cool conditions at Eugene’s Hayward Field.

Chebet’s dominance became evident as she surged ahead with three laps to go, pushing herself to the limit in the final lap.

Reflecting on her performance, Chebet expressed, “My body was responding well, and I felt strong. I felt comfortable throughout.”

This race marked Chebet’s return to the 10,000 meters since 2020 in Nairobi.

Aged 24, Chebet had previously clinched the silver medal in the 5,000 meters at the world championships held at Hayward Field in 2022, following up with a bronze in the same event at the worlds in Budapest last year.

Her outstanding performance also secured her qualification for her debut Olympics this summer in Paris. She revealed her ambition to compete in both the 5,000 and 10,000 meters, emphasizing, “But my focus is on the 5,000 meters first, with the 10,000 meters following. This being my first international 10,000-meter race, I am ecstatic to have achieved a world record.”

The Prefontaine Classic stands as the sole American leg of the international Diamond League series.