Kenenisa Bekele

Biography

Kenenisa Bekele was the killer finisher of distance running, a man whose kick could destroy anyone over the final laps. He holds the world records for 5000m and 10,000m, times that have survived nearly two decades of challengers. Three Olympic golds and five world championship titles established his track credentials, but his 11 world cross country titles - the most by any runner - showed his versatility and dominance across terrain. He could run from the front, he could kick from behind, he could handle any pace. When Bekele was at his peak, the question wasn't who would win; it was by how much.

Career Highlights

• 3 Olympic gold medals
• 5000m and 10000m world records
• 11 world cross country titles
• 5 world championship golds
• Greatest distance runner ever

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