Joshua Cheptegei is a Ugandan long-distance runner who holds the world records for both the 5000 metres and the 10,000 metres, each set in 2020. He grew up in Kapsewui in the Kapchorwa District, first played football and tried jumping events, then turned to distance running. He is the reigning Olympic champion in the 10,000 metres after winning gold at the 2024 Games in Paris with an Olympic record, and a three-time world champion over the same distance. He also won the 5000 and 10,000 metres at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and the senior race at the 2019 World Cross Country Championships. He is employed by the Uganda National Police and is coached by Addy Ruiter.
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Joshua Kiprui Cheptegei (born 12 September 1996) is a Ugandan long-distance runner.
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Joshua Kiprui Cheptegei (born 12 September 1996) is a Ugandan long-distance runner.
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Cheptegei is the reigning Olympic champion in the 10000 m and three-time World champion in the 10,000 m. Cheptegei also won a gold medal in the 5000 m and 10,000 m at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and at the 2019 IAAF World Cross Country Championships.
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Joshua Kiprui Cheptegei (born 12 September 1996) is a Ugandan long-distance runner. He is the current world record holder for the 5000 metres and the 10,000 metres
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At the 2024 Olympic Games, Cheptegei won gold in the 10,000 metres, becoming the Olympic champion and setting a new Olympic record in the process.
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