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Kenenisa bested his competitors and won the 5000-metre finals, shattering Saïd Aouita's...

August 23, 2008 · Kenenisa Bekele · Marathon · On this day

Kenenisa Bekele

Kenenisa bested his competitors and won the 5000-metre finals, shattering Saïd Aouita's Olympic Record by almost eight seconds with a time of 12:57.82.

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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