How Beatrice Chebet inspired Naomi Korir’s switch to the 1,500m
When double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet lined up for her first-ever Diamond League 1,500m race at the Kamila Skolimowska Memorial in Poland in August 2025, few expected what would follow.The Kenyan distance-running sensation stunned the field by finishing second in a remarkable 3:54.73, slashing more than 10 seconds off her personal best and climbing to second on Kenya’s all-time list for the distance.##NAJAVA_MECA_9814325## For Naomi Korir, that performance became the catalyst for a career-defining decision. Less than a year later, Korir has emerged as one of Kenya’s brightest middle-distance prospects and is set to represent the country in the women’s 1,500m at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow next month.The transition has been nothing short of remarkable. During the national trials, Korir showcased her versatility by securing a double podium finish. She finished second in her traditional 800m event in 2:00.85 behind world champion Lilian Odira before returning to claim the wom..