Bienvenue à Paris! The opening ceremonies have come and gone, and we’re now just days away from the first rounds of action on the purple track in the Stade de Paris. Spirits are high and excitement is building for the biggest athletics event of the year.
Here’s everything you need to know about the men’s and women's distance events at the Paris Olympics including Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Faith Kipyegon, Josh Kerr, Sifan Hassan, Eliud Kipchoge, Joshua Cheptegei, Beatrice Chebet, Jess Hull and more.
You can also read our comprehensive previews on CITIUSMAG.com here ⤵️
MEN: https://citiusmag.com/articles/paris-olympics-2024-mens-distance-preview
WOMEN: https://citiusmag.com/articles/paris-olympics-2024-womens-distance-preview
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Eliud Kipchoge is a renowned Kenyan long-distance runner, primarily competing in marathon events. He is considered one of the greatest marathon runners of all time, holding the world record for the marathon with a time of 2:01:39, set at the 2018 Berlin Marathon. Kipchoge also gained global attention by completing a marathon distance in under two hours during the INEOS 1:59 Challenge in 2019, though it was not an official world record due to controlled conditions. He has won numerous major marathons, including the London and Berlin Marathons, and is a two-time Olympic gold medalist in the marathon (2016, 2020).
Josh Kerr is a renowned British middle-distance runner, specializing in the 1500 meters. He rose to international prominence with a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and has consistently competed at the top level in European and World Championships. Known for his tactical racing and strong finishing kick, Kerr represents Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and continues to be a dominant force on the track.
Sifan Hassan is a Dutch middle- and long-distance runner born in Ethiopia. She is a multiple Olympic gold medalist and world champion, known for her prowess in events ranging from 1500 meters to the marathon. Hassan made history at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics by winning gold in the 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters and securing a bronze in the 1,500 meters.
Faith Kipyegon is a Kenyan middle-distance runner specializing in the 1500 meters. She is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, having won the event at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Kipyegon is also a multiple World Champion, solidifying her status as one of the greatest middle-distance runners of all time.
Joshua Cheptegei is a Ugandan long-distance runner known for his dominance in events such as the 5000m and 10,000m. He is a world record holder in both distances and has won multiple gold medals in World Championships and the Olympics. His remarkable endurance and speed have made him one of the most acclaimed athletes in the world of track and field.
