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Ugandan long-distance athlete Joshua Cheptegei achieved an extraordinary feat by securing his third consecutive world title in the 10,000-meter race held in Budapest, Hungary, on Sunday.
Clocking in at an impressive time of 27:51.42, Cheptegei added another remarkable victory to his previous successes in Doha, Qatar (2019) and Oregon (2021).
His triumphant performance outshone Kenyan contender Daniel Simiu Ebenyo and Ethiopian competitor Selemon Barega, who secured the silver and bronze medals, respectively.
Across the digital landscape, netizens from around the globe flooded Cheptegei with admiration, asserting his rightful place among the sport's all-time greats.
By achieving this feat, Cheptegei has equalled the record of Great Britain's Mo Farah, holding three titles.
Impressively, he is now just one step behind the legendary Ethiopian athletes Kenenisa Bekele and Haile Gabreselassie, both of whom boast four world titles each.
In addition, many have unequivocally labelled Cheptegei as Uganda's most exceptional sportsman ever.
Amidst this acclaim, a prevailing sentiment has emerged that Cheptegei deserves a more significant celebration from his government, considering his consistent representation of the nation on the global stage. This accomplishment surpasses that of any other individual.
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