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When Beatrice Chebet crossed the finish line at the Eugene Diamond League this past weekend, she didn't just break a world record; she broke through yet another glass ceiling for Kenyan women in sports.
The 25-year-old made history as the first woman to ever run the 5000 metres in under 14 minutes, clocking a jaw-dropping 13:58.06. In those few minutes, Chebet once again reminded the world that quiet strength and relentless determination can move mountains.
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