Double Olympic champion Chebet takes maternity break in 2026

Kenyan runner Beatrice Chebet, who won gold in the 5 000 metres and 10 000m at the 2024 Paris Olympics, is taking a maternity break in 2026, her agent announced on Monday. The 25-year-old is also the world record holder in both events and capped her Olympic achievement by winning gold at both distances at […]

Kenyan runner Beatrice Chebet, who won gold in the 5 000 metres and 10 000m at the 2024 Paris Olympics, is taking a maternity break in 2026, her agent announced on Monday.

The 25-year-old is also the world record holder in both events and capped her Olympic achievement by winning gold at both distances at the world championships in Tokyo in September.

“After a lot of rumours, we can finally share the news: in 2026, Beatrice Chebet will run the most important race of her life – becoming a mother,” her agent announced on social media.