Kenyan distance runners like Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet, the world's best, are chasing fresh records across the 2026 athletics season.
KENYA · SPORT
Key Facts
—The dominance: Kenya, with neighbouring Ethiopia, has long ruled the world’s middle- and long-distance running.
—Faith Kipyegon: The Kenyan is the world-record holder over 1,500 metres and a three-time Olympic champion.
—Beatrice Chebet: Her compatriot became the first woman to run 5,000 metres in under 14 minutes, a landmark set in 2025.
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