Chelimo qualifies for the men's Olympic 5000m final in Paris

Following the withdrawal of Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo from the race due to injury Chelimo is now the sole torch bearer in the event from which Cheptegei bagged gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Oscar Chelimo (left) crosses the line during heat 2 of the men's 5000m race at the Stade de France, August 7, 2024. Photo by Michael Nsubuga