Distance runner

Haile Gebrselassie

Ethiopian distance runner, two-time Olympic 10,000 m champion, former marathon world record holder

All evidence

4 records, newest first. Strength changes with age and weight class, so check the date and context before you compare.

1. 2008

   • Marathon2:03:59

     CompetitionAge 352008 Berlin Marathon

     “Marathon : 2:03:59 ( Berlin 2008)”

     Haile Gebrselassie (Wikipedia, infobox)Official result2008-09-28

     World record when set.

2. 2006

   • Half marathon58:55

     CompetitionAge 32Half marathon in Tempe, Arizona

     “Half marathon 58:55 15 January 2006 Tempe , United States”

     Haile Gebrselassie (Wikipedia, personal bests table)Official result2006-01-15

3. 1999

   • Mile3:52

     CompetitionAge 26Meet in Gateshead

     “Mile run 3:52.39 27 June 1999 Gateshead , United Kingdom”

     Haile Gebrselassie (Wikipedia, personal bests table)Official result1999-06-27

4. 1998

   • 5000 m (track)12:39

     CompetitionAge 25Meet in Helsinki

     “5000 metres 12:39.36 13 June 1998 Helsinki , Finland”

     Haile Gebrselassie (Wikipedia, personal bests table)Official result1998-06-13

     World record when set.