Letesenbet Gidey Falls, Disqualified at World Cross-Country Championships

Letesenbet Gidey fell and was disqualified at the world cross-country championships.

She was passed by Kenyan **Beatrice Chebet** in the final 100 meters of the 10km race.

Letesenbet Gidey, the world-record holder at 5000m, 10,000m, and the half marathon, looked over her shoulder three times before slowing and falling.

She was helped up by her coach and another man in Ethiopian gear.

Gidey's disqualification came after she received assistance from her coach and another man.

This resulted in her being disqualified from the race.

She finished 22 seconds after **Beatrice Chebet**, who won in 33 minutes, 48 seconds.

Letesenbet Gidey received medical attention after the race and left in a wheelchair.

Messages have been sent to her agent and the Ethiopian federation to check on her condition.

The men's race was won by **Jacob Kiplimo** of Uganda in 29:17.

He beat Ethiopian **Berihu Aregawi** by nine seconds.

Letesenbet Gidey's fall occurred on a bumpy terrain, with temperatures around 80 degrees during the race.

The race began at 5:30 p.m. local time.

And the incident has raised concerns about the athlete's health and well-being.

But **Letesenbet Gidey** is expected to recover and continue competing.

So the focus will be on her next race and how she performs.

Letesenbet Gidey's world records at 5000m, 10,000m, and the half marathon remain unchanged.

Her performance at the world cross-country championships will be closely watched.

The athlete's determination and perseverance will be key to her success.

Letesenbet Gidey's fans will be eagerly waiting for her next competition.