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Ethiopia’s Gudaf Tsegay broke the world record in the 5,000 meters at the Prefontaine Classic on Sunday, running the distance in 14:00.21.
Tsegay beat the previous record of 14:05.20, which was set by Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon earlier this year in Paris. Tsegay’s finish was nearly 12 seconds better than her personal best. Kenyan Beatrice Chebet was runner-up in 14:05.92. The women’s 5,000m record has fallen by nearly 11 seconds in the last three years thanks to a crop of excellent runners.
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