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Ethiopia's Selemon Barega wins men's Olympic 10,000m gold

Cheptegei claimed silver in 27:43.63 with teammate Jacob Kiplimo taking bronze in 27:43.88.

Ethiopia's Selemon Barega crosses the finish line to win ahead of second-placed Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei (L) and Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo (R) in the men's 10000m final. AFP PHOTOS
By: NewVision Reporter, Journalist @NewVision

Ethiopia's Selemon Barega outsprinted Ugandan pre-race favourite Joshua Cheptegei to claim the men's Olympic 10,000m gold on Friday.

Commonwealth champion Cheptegei, who finished sixth in the event in Rio before winning

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