Joshua Cheptegei
Awards & Honours
8
Awards Won
2
Honours
2
Records
Joshua Cheptegei's list of achievements places him among the all-time greats of distance running. He is the only athlete in history to hold world records in both the 5000m and 10,000m simultaneously, a feat he achieved in 2020. His two Olympic golds and four world titles demonstrate his consistency at the highest level. Beyond the medals, his ability to set records across multiple distances, from the track to the road, highlights his extraordinary versatility.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
World Record Holder 5000m
Set the world record for 5000 meters.
World Record Holder 10,000m
Set the world record for 10,000 meters.
Records & Feats
First athlete to hold world records in both 5000m and 10,000m simultaneously
In 2020, Cheptegei became the tenth man in history to hold both world records at the same time.
Olympic record in 10,000m
Set a new Olympic record while winning gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics.