20 August 2023 | Athletics

Ugandan long-distance runner Joshua Cheptegei is beaming with pride after clinching his third 10,000m World title in a row at the National Athletics Centre in Budapest, Hungary.

Cheptegei upstaged a stellar field to come home in 27:51.42 followed by silver medal winner Daniel Simiu Ebenyo of Kenya and bronze medallist Selemon Barega of Ethiopia in 27:52.60 and 27:52.72 respectively.

Talking up the victory that cemented his legacy on the World stage, the 26-year-old 5,000m and 10,000m world record holder revealed his excitement.

"I am very excited and proud that I have succeed [sic] in winning my third world title in a row!! This was the best possible way to end the season.," he wrote on his social media page.

"I am so proud that I have an amazing team around me and with our work together we made it possible to win for the third time! And fans, thank you so much for all the support..."

Cheptegei had to run a 53-second last lap when he broke clear approaching the bell for the famous victory.

He will now take to the 5000m finals where he will feature with youngster and fellow countryman Oscar Chelimo who won bronze at the same event last year.

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