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 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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