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Joshua Kiprui Cheptegei (born 12 September 1996) is a Ugandan long-distance runner. Cheptegei is the current world record holder for the 5000 metres and the 10,000 metres, and holds the world best time over the 15 kilometres distance.
Joshua CHEPTEGEI, Uganda - Marathon, 3000 Metres, 1500 Metres, Half Marathon, 10,000 Metres, 5000 Metres, 5 Kilometres Road, 10 Kilometres Road, 2 Miles Inside World Athletics Museum
Feb 7, 2024 · Uganda's Olympic champion and world record holder in 5000m and 10,000m shares his journey from cross country to marathon. Learn how he trained, raced and inspired the next generation in his home country.
Sep 8, 2020 · Learn about the Ugandan runner who broke the 5000m world record in 2020 and aims to do the same in the 10,000m at Tokyo 2020. Find out how he trains at altitude, overcame COVID-19 challenges and became a role model for young athletes.
Aug 6, 2021 · Joshua Cheptegei of Uganda took the gold medal in the men’s 5,000, surviving a physical and tactical race to hold off Mohammed Ahmed of Canada and Paul Chelimo of the United States.
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Aug 6, 2021 · World record holder Joshua Cheptegei took the gold in the gruelling men’s 5000m final at the Tokyo Olympic Stadium, finishing ahead of Mohammed Ahmed of Canada, who took the silver, and Paul Chelimo of the United States who scooped the bronze.
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Aug 20, 2023 · Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei joins the all-time greats by claiming his third consecutive world 10,000m gold medal in 27:51.42. He outkicks Ethiopia's Selemon Barega and Kenya's Daniel Ebenyo in a thrilling final lap.
