- 10000 metres
The 10000 metres is a common
long distance running event, also known as a 10K or 10 km. It is one of the track events in theOlympic Games and theWorld Championships in Athletics . "10000 metres" refers to racing on a track and "10K" generally refers to a roadrace orCross country running event.The 10000 meters is the longest standard track event. Most of those running such races also compete in road races and cross country events. Official records are kept for outdoor 10000 metre track events. [http://www.iaaf.org/statistics/records/inout=O/discType=5/disc=10K/detail.html - 10000 Metre Records - Outdoor] ] The world track record for men is held by
Kenenisa Bekele ofEthiopia in 26:17.53, posted atBrussels ,Belgium on August 26, 2005. The 27:02 10K road race mark byHaile Gebrselassie ofEthiopia was set in Doha, Qatar on December 11, 2002.For women, the world track 10000 metres record is held by
Wang Junxia of China in 29:31.78 in September 8, 1993All-time top 25
Men
(Updated October 3, 2008.)
Women's Seasons Best
References
* [http://www.arrs.net/YR_O10K.htm ARRS: Yearly Rankings - 10000 metres Outdoor Track]
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