Long-Distance Running

Long-distance running covers athletics events of 3,000 m and above — including the 3,000 m, 5,000 m and 10,000 m on the track. Kenya and Ethiopia have dominated the men's and women's world lists since the 1968 Mexico Olympics. Joshua Cheptegei's 12:35.36 for 5,000 m and 26:11.00 for 10,000 m are the current world records.