Take note of this final time in a race: 14 minutes and 13 seconds. It is the new 5km road world record, and it has been signed by the Kenyan athlete Beatrice Chebet in the Cursa dels Nassos 2023. Do you know with which running shoes she has been able to achieve this new sporting feat?Nike Vaporfly 3, no more and no less!
Before telling you about the great strengths of the Nike Vaporfly 3 flying shoes, it must be emphasized that Beatrice Chebet 's signed achievement is a real feat, which will go down in the history of world athletics. Her mark of 14:13 means that she has pulverized the previous world record, set at 14:29 by Senbere Teferi in 2021. 16seconds faster, a real barbarity!
But it is also significant that Chebet's time at the Cursa dels Nassos 2023 in Barcelona also bettered the women's world record set in a mixed race (14:19).
Nike Vaporfly 3, the running shoes that broke the 5k world record
This new world record by Beatrice Chebet translates into an exceptional closing of the year 2023, where elite athletes have been able to surpass themselves, and prove that barriers are there to be broken down. Clear examples are those of Kelvin Kiptum, male world record holder in the marathon with a time of 2:00:35, the first man to break the barrier of the hour and 1 minute 2; while Tigst Assefa was responsible for breaking the female world record in the marathon with an official time of 2:11:53 at the Berlin Marathon 2023.
In this section, the so-called "super running shoes" have a lot to say in the achievement of these sporting feats, which are already the history of world athletics. In the specific case of Chebet, his choice to pulverize the world record of the 5km on the road has been the Nike Vaporfly 3, one of the most popular flyingshoes of the Oregon brand with permission of the Nike Alphafly 3, the "record-breaking" model in long distances such as the marathon.
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Go to the Shoe FinderWhat are the strengths of the Nike Vaporfly 3?
Let's say that Chebet's choice with these Vaporfly 3 from Nike Running has been perfect, because it is a model that stands out for three really relevant points:
- High degree of lightness and breathability.
- Midsole with greater rebound capacity.
- Really fast.
Three outstanding points that have to do with that midsole with ZoomX foam, which by presenting less material in its front part increases the feeling of rebound in each stride.
The most significant detail of this third version of the Vaporfly, compared to its previous version of the Nike Vaporfly 2 is that its outsole has been updated with less material, which translates into a lighter weight and less thickness. This change has also made it possible for the midsole to gain a couple of millimeters more ZoomX foam, favoring smoother and more efficient transitions during the run.
Of course the full carbon fiber plate provides a great feeling of reactivity, but it also brings stiffness.
The Nike Vaporfly 3 also features a heel that protrudes from the shoe, which has a more aerodynamic effect. The reason for this is that the model is now lighter, but also more stable to cover all kinds of distances without sacrificing cruising speed. A speed that is designed to break records like Beatrice Chebet.
How do they differ: Nike Vaporfly 3 vs Nike Alphafly 3?
Surely you are wondering: What are the differences between the Nike Vaporfly 3 and the Nike Alphafly 3? On a technological level we can say that both models use the same cutting-edge technologies such as the lightweight and reactive ZoomX midsole foam and the carbon fiber plate.
However, the main differences between the two models come from the distribution of the carbon fiber plate. In the case of the Nike Alphafly 3, it appears wider.
The upper construction is also different. The Vaporfly 3 use the breathable Flyknit fabric, while the Alphafly 3 choose to include the Atomknit 3.0, which adds more lightness to the model. Speaking of weights, and as indicated on Nikes official website, the Vaporfly 3 are lighter than the Alphafly 3: 200 grams versus 218 grams in size 44 for men. Both flying shoes have a drop of 8 millimeters.
On the other hand, the heel area of the Vaporfly 3 is very different from that of the Alphafly 3 shoes.
Nike Vaporfly 3 runner type
Chebet's success has made it clear that Nike Running 's Vaporfly 3 model is not only designed for long distances, but can deliver exceptional, high-flying performance over shorter distances as well.
Of course these Nike Vaporfly 3 are a model aimed at that profile of runner with very good running technique, experienced, light weights, and who is able to run at paces below 4:00 min/km.
Who is Beatrice Chebet?
If the name of this Kenyan runner is unfamiliar to you, you should know that Beatrice Chebet (March5, 2000) is one of the biggest names in international athletics. A consummate long-distance and campo runner, Chebet has won several medals at the World Athletics Championships, and consecutively in 2022 and 2023 in the 5,000-meter distance on the track. But he also highlights his gold medal at the 2023 World 5k Road Championships in Riga.
Chebet has also shone brightly at the 2023 World Cross Campo Championships in Bathurst (Australia), winning the gold medal in the women's individual and team categories.
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Photos of the Cursa del Nassos 2023: La Bolsa del Corredor on youtube
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