Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei is the 10,000 metres world champion.Â
Cheptegei Sunday outsprinted Kenya’s Stanley Waithaka to the finish line to successfully defend his title.
The Ugandan timed 27:27.43 to pick gold as Waithaka settled second in 27:27.90 after being tripped in the initial stages.
Kenya improved on its performance after winning a bronze medal in Doha 2019 through Rhonex Kipruto.
Another Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo claimed bronze after clocking 27:27.97.
Olympic champion Selemon Barega faded in the homestretch to finish a disappointing fifth in 27:28.39 behind USA’s Grant Fisher who timed 27:28.14.
It was a fascinating race with Ugandan and Ethiopian athletes exchanging leads in the fast-paced race before Cheptegei took the lead in the last lap, sprinting all the way to the finish line.
