Why Cheptegei pulled out of 5000m

24th August 2023

For Cheptegei, the decision halts his quest for a global 5000m and 10,000m double, something that is seen as necessary to cement his status among legends of long-distance athletics.

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Why Cheptegei pulled out of 5000m

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Joshua Cheptegei sounded unsure about the 5000m after dominating the 10,000m.

“For me what is very important now is to focus on my recovery and I see if I can still

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