Paul Tergat
Kenyan long-distance runner, world record holder
Born
June 17th, 1969
56 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Kenya
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A long-distance runner, achieved international recognition for excellence in the 10,000 meters and marathon events. Claimed victory at the World Championships, winning gold medals in the 10,000 meters in 1995 and 1997. Secured prestigious marathon wins, including the Berlin Marathon in a world record time of 2:04:55 in 2003. Competed in the Olympics, earning silver medals in the 10,000 meters in 1996 and 2000. Influenced distance running and contributed to the popularity of the sport in Kenya.
Winning gold at the World Championships in 10,000 meters
Setting a world record in the marathon at the Berlin Marathon
Earning two Olympic silver medals in the 10,000 meters
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