Updated On: 21 September, 2025 09:07 AM IST | Tokyo | AFP
Chebet, who last weekend won the 10,000m, clocked 14min 54.36sec for victory, depriving Kipyegon of her own 1500/5000m double bid by 0.71sec

Kenya`s Beatrice Chebet, gold, and Kenya`s Faith Kipyegon, silver, react after the women`s 5,000 meters final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Pic/AP, PTI
Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet produced a devastating burst of speed to edge Kenyan teammate Faith Kipyegon for victory in the women’s 5000m on Saturday and secure a world championships double gold.
Chebet, who last weekend won the 10,000m, clocked 14min 54.36sec for victory, depriving Kipyegon of her own 1500/5000m double bid by 0.71sec.