Athletics at the 2004 Summer Olympics – Men's 10,000 metres
The men's 10,000 metres at the 2004 Summer Olympics were held as part of the athletics program at the Athens Olympic Stadium on August 20. No preliminary rounds were held at this distance, since the number of competitors allowed a direct final.
Athletes take off at the start of the men's 10,000 metres final.
Kenenisa Bekele Beyecha is an Ethiopian long-distance runner. He was the world record holder in both the 5,000-metre and 10,000-metre from 2004 until 2020. He won the gold medal in both the 5,000 m and 10,000 m events at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. At the 2004 Olympics, he won the gold medal in the 10,000 m and the silver medal in the 5,000 m.
Kenenisa in 2012
Kenenisa competing in the 2006 Golden League.
Kenenisa leading the way at the 2007 Cross de Itálica.
Celebrating his gold medal victory at the 2009 World Championships.