World champion in the 10,000m in 2019 in Doha, Olympic vice-champion in 2021 over the same distance and world record holder, Joshua Cheptegei retains his crown. After a well-controlled final, in particular during the last lap, the Ugandan won on Sunday July 17 in Eugene (Oregon), with a time of 27’27”43. He beat Kenyan Stanley Waithaka Mburu (27’27”90) and Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo (27’27”97).
Ugandan Joshua Cheptegei retains 10,000m title
