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Kenenisa Bekele won the gold medal in the 10,000 m at the 2005 World Championships in...

August 8, 2005 · Kenenisa Bekele · Marathon · On this day

Kenenisa Bekele

Kenenisa Bekele won the gold medal in the 10,000 m at the 2005 World Championships in Helsinki with a last 200 m spurt.

About Kenenisa Bekele

Kenenisa Bekele Beyecha is a renowned Ethiopian long-distance runner, celebrated for his remarkable achievements in track and marathon events. He is considered one of the greatest distance runners of all time, holding multiple world records and Olympic titles.

  • Nationality: Ethiopia
  • Born: 13 June 1982
  • Olympic Games: 3 Gold, 1 Silver
  • World Championships: 5 Gold, 1 Bronze
  • World Cross Country Championships: 11 Gold

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