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Is Joshua Cheptegei the world record holder for 5000m and 10,000m disciplines?

  • No

  • Yes

  • Only for 5000m

  • Only for 10000m

Answer

Joshua Cheptegei is a Ugandan long-distance runner who currently holds the world records for the 5000m and 10,000m events. He set the 5000m world record on 14 August 2020 in Monaco, with a time of 12:35.36. He set the 10,000m world record on 7 October 2020 in Valencia, with a time of 26:11.00.
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