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Uganda's Cheptegei wins 10,000m world title three times in a row

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Uganda's Cheptegei Wins 10,000m World Title Three Times In A Row

By IANS News August 21, 2023 • 11:50 AM View: 812

Daniel Simiu Ebenso: Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei delivered his season's best performance of 27 minutes 51.42 seconds, clinching the men's 10,000m world title for the third consecutive time on Sunday.

Cheptegei, 26, only surged ahead in the final lap, comfortably securing the top spot, even if his time couldn't rival his world record of 26:11.00.

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