Ugandan · Kapsabet, Uganda · Born 12 September 1996Ugandan long-distance runner and world record holder in both 5000m and 10000m, Olympic champion and multiple World Championship gold medalist
Joshua Cheptegei is Uganda's greatest distance runner, a world record holder in both the 5,000m and 10,000m who has won multiple world and Olympic titles. His precise front-running style and extraordinary fitness have produced record-breaking performances that have redefined what is possible in distance running. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics saw him win gold in the 5,000m and silver in the 10,000m.
World record holder in 5000m and 10000m, dominant long-distance runner
How They Played
Exceptional endurance and tactical racing ability with devastating finishing kick
Lasting Impact
One of the greatest distance runners of his generation, revolutionized long-distance running with multiple world records
Ugandan Athletes