Gudaf Tsegay has just faced one of the most defining moments of her life at the Eugene Diamond League Finals. This Ethiopian middle and long-distance runner reigned over the 5000-meter event with her thrilling performance. She won the World Athletics Championships in 2022 and also clinched gold for the 10,000m at the World Athletics Championships in 2023. Her list of accomplishments rolls on as she has added another one to her list in the Diamond League Finals.

Tsegay beautifully smashed the world record in the women’s 5000m with her terrific performance at the finals. This prolific athlete hawk-eyed the finish line, and prevailed victoriously. Her iron-willed determination is unmatched and the count of feathers on her cap proves it. The Ethiopian long-distance runner raised the serotonin level of her fandom and of every track and field enthusiast by giving them a mind-blowing 5000m run to witness.

Gudaf Tsegay makes the Ethiopian flag beam with pride?

After her incredible performance at the Diamond League Prefontaine Classic, every single soul in Ethiopia would be beaming with pride. She set a remarkable win in the 5000m run, breaking and setting a new world record. She made history by clocking in a never-seen-before 14:00:21. Her commendable performance made the race exciting and worth watching. Post-match, the 26-year-old athlete was cheered with deafening applause. Likewise, Wanda Diamond League couldn’t stop themselves from praising the very deserving Tsegay after her legendary win.

They took to their X account to share her win with the world. They posted two pictures of her while running on the track with her eyes set on the goal. The caption carried, “Gudaf Tsegay makes history in the 5000m!”?This proud moment would make anyone teary eyes. The comment sections of this post were filled with immense love and pride for the runner.

The only thing that can be better than a world record is a world record that wins you the Diamond Trophy. Tsegay’s performance was memorable and with her, the other competitors also gave their best to attain the chance to stand on the podium.

The thrilling 5000m at Eugene Diamond League Finals

Gudaf Tsegay created a world record in the women’s 5000m by surpassing Kenyan athlete Faith Kipyegon’s record. set just 3 months prior in June. Faith had the mark of 14.05.20 and Tsegay brilliantly took it to 14.00.21. However, it wasn’t as easy as she pulled herself with all her strength in the race to achieve a place in history.

It was a tight race, the track and field enthusiasts were bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. Crossing the finishing line second was Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet, who clocked 14:05.92 which was her personal best. Initially, the Americans Sinclaire Johnson and Elise Cranny owned the field in the first 2000 meters.

Following them was Ethiopia’s Birke Haylom who in no time took the lead and did tremendous teamwork for Tsegay. With this, Tsegay and Chebet pulled through the 3000 meters in 8:26.03. After Haylom stepped off, it came down between Tsegay and Chebet. Tsegay owned the field with her pace while Chebet tried her best to catch up. Although she was strong enough to be matched, Tsegay ran with her motive clear with the World record.

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It seemed like she fell off the world record wagon when she reached the 4000 meters mark, however, the champion stormed further and got back into the wagon in the last 200 meters, creating history.

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