Distance runner

Kenenisa Bekele

Ethiopian distance runner, three-time Olympic champion, former 5000 m and 10,000 m 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. 2019

   • Marathon2:01:41

     CompetitionAge 372019 Berlin Marathon

     “Marathon : 2:01:41 ( Berlin 2019)”

     Kenenisa Bekele (Wikipedia, infobox)Official result2019-09-29

2. 2006

   • Mile4:02

     CompetitionAge 23Indoor meet in New York City

     “Mile run indoors 4:01.57 3 February 2006 New York City , United States”

     Kenenisa Bekele (Wikipedia, personal bests table)Official result2006-02-03

     Indoor mile.

3. 2005

   • 10,000 m (track)26:18

     CompetitionAge 23Memorial Van Damme (Brussels)

     “10,000 m 26:17.53 26 August 2005 Brussels , Belgium”

     Kenenisa Bekele (Wikipedia, personal bests table)Official result2005-08-26

     World record until 2020.

4. 2004

   • 5000 m (track)12:37

     CompetitionAge 21FBK Games (Hengelo)

     “5000 m 12:37.35 31 May 2004 Hengelo , Netherlands”

     Kenenisa Bekele (Wikipedia, personal bests table)Official result2004-05-31

     World record until 2020.