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Kenenisa set the 10,000 m world record 26:17.53 at the 29th Memorial Van Damme meeting in...

August 26, 2005 · Kenenisa Bekele · Marathon · On this day

Kenenisa Bekele

Kenenisa set the 10,000 m world record 26:17.53 at the 29th Memorial Van Damme meeting in Brussels, slicing nearly three seconds off his previous world record 26:20.31.

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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