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Paul Kibii Tergat (born 17 June 1969) is a Kenyan former professional long distance runner. He became the first Kenyan man to set the world record in the marathon in 2003, with a time of 2:04:55, and is regarded as one of the most accomplished long-distance runners of all time.
Paul Tergat, the first man to break 2:05 in the marathon, shares his views on Kenya's medal prospects, the two-hour barrier and Faith Kipyegon's transition. He also reflects on his own Olympic journey and the role of role models in running.
Mar 4, 2018 · Learn how Paul Tergat, one of the most versatile distance runners of his generation, won two World Half Marathon Championships titles in 1999 and 2000. Discover his tactics, challenges and achievements in this article by Steve Landells for World Athletics.
All-time Personal Top 10. Paul TERGAT, Kenya.
Sep 28, 2023 · Paul Tergat became the first man to break the 2:05 barrier in the marathon, running 2:04:55 in Berlin on 28 September 2003. He beat his compatriot Sammy Korir by a second and also set the world record for 10,000m in 1997.
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Feb 23, 2023 · Paul Tergat, the 5-time world cross country champion and ambassador for the 2023 championships, shares his insights on his success and challenges in running. He talks about his favourite events, his rivals, his inspiration and his views on the current generation of athletes.
Paul Tergat is a Kenyan runner who won two Olympic silver medals and set world records in 10,000m and marathon. He is also an IOC member since 2013, a UN ambassador, a founder of a sports foundation and a publisher of a book.
