Kenyan Olympic Champion Beatrice Chebet to Take Maternity Break in 2026

Kenyan runner Beatrice Chebet, a double Olympic champion, will be taking a maternity break in 2026 as announced by her agent. The 25-year-old set a world record in the 5,000m and 10,000m events at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Chebet had also achieved success by winning gold in long-distance events at the World Championships in Tokyo in September. Her agent shared the news on social media amidst rumors, stating that Chebet will focus on an important race in her life as she prepares to become a mother.