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In Valencia, he set a world record time of 26:11.00 in the 10,000 metres, which improved on...

October 7, 2020 · Joshua Cheptegei · Marathon · On this day

Joshua Cheptegei

In Valencia, he set a world record time of 26:11.00 in the 10,000 metres, which improved on Kenenisa Bekele's 15-year-old record by more than 6 seconds.

About Joshua Cheptegei

Joshua Cheptegei is a prominent Ugandan long-distance runner known for his exceptional achievements in athletics, particularly in the 5000m and 10,000m events. As the current world record holder in both distances, he has established himself as one of the leading figures in the sport, earning multiple global titles and Olympic medals.

  • Nationality: Uganda
  • Born: 12 September 1996
  • World Championships: 3 Gold Medals
  • Olympic Games: 2 Gold Medals
  • Commonwealth Games: 2 Gold Medals

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