Beatrice Chebet recommended for police promotion after Tokyo gold win
Chebet's rise within the police service has been swift. Last year, she was promoted to Corporal following her stellar performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where she also claimed two gold medals.
Beatrice Chebet, a long-distance runner and member of the National Police Service, is set for promotion from Corporal to Sergeant of Police following her double gold medal triumph at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, where she won the women’s 10,000m (30:37.61) and 5,000m, cementing her status as one of Kenya’s top long-distance runners.
Her remarkable performance played a key role in Kenya finishing second on the medal table, with a total of 11 medals: seven gold, two silver, and two bronze.
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Chebet's rise within the police service has been swift.
Last year, she was promoted to Corporal following her stellar performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where she also claimed two gold medals. At the time, Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli recognised her discipline, perseverance, and self-belief.
Chebet’s performance was part of a wider Kenyan success at Tokyo 2025. Peres Jepchirchir added gold in the women’s marathon, Faith Kipyegon triumphed in the women’s 1,500m, and Faith Cherotich set a championship record in the women’s 3,000m steeplechase.
On the men’s side, Emmanuel Wanyonyi won gold in the 800m, while Lilian Odira closed Kenya’s gold tally with victory in the women’s 800m.
Kenya’s medal haul highlighted the nation’s dominance in middle- and long-distance running. Silver medals were secured by Faith Kipyegon in the women’s 5,000m and Dorcas Ewoi in the women’s 1,500m.
The two bronze medals went to Reynold Cheruiyot in the men’s 1500m and Edmund Serem in the men’s 3000m steeplechase.
The United States led the overall medal table with 26 medals, including 16 golds, dominating in sprints, relays, jumps, and throws. Jamaica, usually a sprint powerhouse, won 10 medals but managed just one gold. Canada ranked third in gold medals with three.
During the homecoming ceremony at the Kenya Police Service Headquarters, Vigilance House, Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat congratulated Chebet and the rest of Team Kenya for their outstanding performance in Tokyo.
They were accompanied by coaches under Catherine Kagwiria, a cheering squad led by Corporal Michael Maina from the General Service Unit, trainers, and medical staff. Celebrated athletes such as Faith Kipyegon, Abel Kirui, and Amb. Dr.Rose Tata also attended.
The DIG urged current and former athletes to mentor emerging talent and to uphold discipline, including adherence to anti-doping regulations, to safeguard careers and maintain Kenya’s global sporting reputation.
In recognition of her remarkable achievements, DIG Lagat recommended that Chebet be promoted from Corporal to Sergeant of Police.
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