Kenenisa Bekele Featured 09 Oct, 2025 Long-distance running Ethiopian Nationality: Ethiopian Specialty: Long-distance running Gender: Male Date of Birth: June 13, 1982 Personal Best: 2:01:41 (Marathon) Season Best: N/A Biography Kenenisa Bekele is an Ethiopian long-distance runner, who holds the world record and Olympic record in both the 5000 metres and 10,000 metres events.