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Chebet and Kipyegon Break 5,000m and 1,500m World Records in Eugene

These record performances spotlight the impact of corporate backing on accelerating women’s distance running through cutting-edge racing gear.

(240810) -- PARÍS, 10 agosto, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Faith Kipyegon de Kenia reacciona al término de la final de 1500m femenino de atletismo en los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024, en París, Francia, el 10 de agosto de 2024. (Xinhua/Li Ming) (rtg)

Overview

  • Beatrice Chebet became the first woman to break the 14-minute barrier in the 5,000m with a 13:58.6 world record at the Diamond League meet in Eugene.
  • Faith Kipyegon set a new 1,500m world record of 3:48.68 at the same event, marking her third improvement of that mark.
  • Since 2015, female athletes have shattered distance records a dozen times across the 1,500m, 5,000m, and 10,000m events compared to just two by men, underscoring a widening performance gap.
  • Major sportswear sponsors like Nike are investing millions in initiatives such as Breaking4 and supplying runners with advanced shoes featuring extra foam and carbon plates to push performance ceilings.
  • The Diamond League series and emerging gear innovations continue to set the stage for women to challenge remaining milestones, including the elusive sub-4-minute mile.