
Noah Ngeny
Noah Ngeny is a retired Kenyan middle-distance runner who is best known for winning the gold medal in the 1500 meters at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. His victory was significant not only for his personal career but also for Kenya, as it marked a prominent moment in the country's rich athletic history. Ngeny's winning time of 3:32.07 made him a national hero, and he has since become a respected figure in the athletics community.
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Emmanuel Wanyonyi destroyed the 1,000m world record, setting it at 2:11.83 after eclipsing the 2:11.96 set by Kenyan legend Noah Ngeny 27 years ago.
Wanyonyi eyes glory in London after world record run in MonacoThe Standard·
Kenya· 2026-07-12







