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About Joshua Cheptegei
Joshua Cheptegei was born on 12 September 1996 in Kapchorwa, Uganda. He grew up as the second eldest of nine siblings and showed his talent for running at a young age.
In 2014, he ran his first international race and finished second to world champion Geoffrey Kamworor at the TCS World 10km in Bangalore. That same year, Joshua won the World U20 10,000m title in Eugene, Oregon, marking the start of his remarkable career.
Joshua is now one of the greatest distance runners in history. In 2020, he broke three world records. He ran the fastest 5km on the road (12:51) in Monaco, then set a new 5,000m track record (12:35.36) and a 10,000m track record (26:11.00), both previously held by Kenenisa Bekele.
At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Joshua made history by winning a silver medal in the 10,000m and a gold medal in the 5,000m, running 12:58.15 in the final.
In 2022, he started the year strong by winning the Cannes 10km in 26:49, one of the fastest times ever for the distance. He also won the 10,000m at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon.
In 2023, Joshua added to his achievements by finishing third at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships and second at the NYC Half Marathon. He ended the year by winning his third consecutive 10,000m World Championship title in Budapest with a time of 27:51.42.
Joshua has also been successful in road races, breaking the 10km road world record in 2019 with a time of 26:38 in Valencia. He has won many other road races, including the NN Seven Hills race four times.
Outside of running, Joshua loves reading and studied literature at university. He says, “Literature has been my passion. I love reading books.”
From a small town in Uganda to becoming a world record-holder and Olympic champion, Joshua’s story is one of hard work and dedication. He continues to inspire people everywhere with his incredible talent and determination..
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“Empowering the Next Generation” “Thanks to Joshua’s Cheptegei Development foundation, I’ve been able to develop my skills and gain exposure to opportunities I never thought possible. His support has been crucial in my growth, both as an athlete and as an individual.”
Kibet Isaac
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“Making Dreams a Reality” “The Joshua Cheptegei Development Foundation has given us the platform to showcase our talents and pursue our dreams. Joshua’s vision to give back to his community is inspiring, and it’s changing lives one athlete at a time.”
Kajembe
Coach, Joshua Cheptegei Development Foundation
“An Inspiration to Us All” “Joshua’s dedication to supporting young athletes is truly inspiring. Through his foundation, many talented youth have had the chance to train and compete at higher levels. He’s not just a champion on the track, but also in the hearts of those he helps.”
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