In an intimate conversation with Nike, Kenya’s long-distance queen, Beatrice Chebet, opened up about her mindset, determination, and the weight of representing a nation in pursuit of greatness.

The newly crowned World Champion in the 10,000m, who added to Kenya’s golden legacy at the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships.

In the Nike podcast, Chebet revealed that her primary goal was always to win gold, not just secure a podium finish. She admitted that she often visualizes the finish line before ever stepping onto the track, and she credits her mental strength for helping her push when the race felt fiercest. She also spoke about how the pressure of national expectation both humbles and fuels her drive.

The interview was released just after her triumphant victory in Tokyo, giving fans a behind-the-scenes window into her emotional celebration and reflective quietude.

Chebet is so humble as a champion, and her victory is a shared experience of pride for every Kenyan who stayed awake to watch, who cheered from afar, or who dreams of donning red, green, black, and white one day. Her words reaffirm that victory doesn’t come by accident; it comes by conviction. Congratulations, we cherish you at home and away.

🇰🇪 This is Kenya’s victory. Let’s wear it loud.