50 worldwide contenders for 2012: Kenenisa Bekele

50 worldwide contenders for 2012: Kenenisa Bekele


Athletics (5000m, 10,000m)

Ethiopia

Born: 13/06/82

Career highlights

The phenomenal Ethiopian is the greatest ever long-distance runner, with three Olympic gold medals and 16 world titles: five on the track and 11 in cross-country.

Bekele won the Olympic distance double in 2008, setting championship records in both the 5000m and 10,000m. He repeated his double-winning feat at the World Championships the following year – an unprecedented achievement.

He also holds the world records for the 5000m and 10,000m.



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