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Beatrice Chebet announces pregnancy, targets 2027 return after maternity break

Beatrice Chebet announces pregnancy, targets 2027 return after maternity break

Kenya’s track queen Beatrice Chebet has announced she will take a maternity break throughout the 2026 season following a remarkable 2024–2025 run.

The Kenyan distance-running superstar confirmed that she will step away from competition next year as she prepares to welcome her first child, describing the decision as part of a carefully considered personal plan.

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