The images above are of Paul midway through the men's 10,000m final in Beijing and
the leading runners as they pass the "bell" with just 400 metres to go.
World Championships. Beijing.
Result of Final. Men's 10,000 metres.
1.
|
Mo |
FARAH |
GBR |
27:01.13 |
2.
|
Geoffrey Kipsang
|
KAMWOROR |
KEN |
27:01.76 |
| 3. |
Paul Kipngetich
|
TANUI |
KEN |
27:02.83 |
| 4. |
Bedan Karoki
|
MUCHIRI |
KEN |
27:04.77 |
| 5. |
Galen |
RUPP |
USA |
27:08.91 |
| 6. |
Abrar |
OSMAN |
ERI |
27:43.21 |
| 7. |
Ali |
KAYA |
TUR |
27:43.69 |
| 8. |
Timothy |
TOROITICH |
UGA |
27:44.90 |
The following year Paul improves upon his third place in the 10,000m
by winning the silver medal - this time at the Olympic Games.
Mens' 10,000 metres final.
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games.
1.
|
Mo Farah |
Great Britain
|
27:05.17 |
|
| 2. |
Paul Tanui |
Kenya
|
27:05.64
|
SB |
| 3. |
Tamirat Tola |
Ethiopia |
27:06.26 |
|
| 4. |
Yigrem Demelash |
Ethiopia |
27:06.27 |
|
| 5. |
Galen Rupp |
United States |
27:08.92 |
SB |
| 6. |
Joshua Kiprui Cheptegei |
Uganda |
27:10.06
|
PB |
| 7. |
Bedan Karoki Muchiri
|
Kenya
|
27:22.93 |
|
| 8. |
Zersenay Tadese |
Eritrea
|
27:23.86 |
|
The three medalists do battle in Beijing during the 10,000 metres final.