Haile Gebrselassie vs Paul Tergat
Haile Gebrselassie vs Paul Tergat: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Haile Gebrselassie and Paul Tergat?
Paul Tergat was another prominent rival, known for his close races with Gebrselassie, especially during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Their legendary 2000 Olympic final was decided by a mere 0.09 seconds.
Haile Gebrselassie
Key numbers
- World Records27
- Olympic Medals2
- World Championships4
- Berlin Marathon Wins1
- Dubai Marathon Wins3
Top honours
- Olympic Gold Medals2 (1996, 2000)
- World Championships4 titles in 10,000 meters
- World Indoor Championships4 titles
- World Half Marathon Champion2001
- Berlin Marathon4-time winner
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Paul Tergat
Key numbers
- Olympic Silver Medals1
- World Championships2
- World Records2
Top honours
- Olympic Silver Medal1 (2000)
- World Championships2 titles in 10,000 meters
- World Cross Country Championships1 title
- Berlin Marathon2-time winner