P a u l   Te r g a t

He’s Nicknamed “The Gentleman” , and He only just confirmed his attendance at the BLOM Beirut Marathon’s “ It’s time to run” 2009.

The name is Paul Tergat, and he is regarded as one of the most accomplished long-distance runners of all time . He held the world record in the marathon from 2003 to 2007, with a time of 2:04:55,that is an average pace of 0:02:57 per kilometer (20.3 km/h) or 0:04:46 per mile (12.6 MPH).

 ‘Ask yourself: 'Can I give more?'. The answer is usually: 'Yes'.’ Paul Tergat

Tergat won five straight IAAF World Cross Country Championships titles, 1995 to 1999, which is truly an thrilling record.

An inspiration to a whole generation of Marathon winners and runners, he is coming to Beirut to share with you his Marathon journey, the obstacles, the passion, the love, and the greater cause racing carries beneath.

Career Highlights:

Honors

• 1995
• Gold medal, 1995 IAAF World Cross Country Championships
• Bronze medal, 1995 World Championships in Athletics 10,000 m
• 1996
• Silver medal, 1996 Summer Olympics 10,000 m
• Gold medal, 1996 IAAF World Cross Country Championships
• 1997
• Gold medal, 1997 IAAF World Cross Country Championships
• Silver medal, 1997 World Championships in Athletics 10,000 m
• 1998
• Gold medal, 1998 IAAF World Cross Country Championships
• Gold medal, IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
• 1999
• Gold medal, 1999 IAAF World Cross Country Championships
• Silver medal, 1999 World Championships in Athletics 10,000 m
• Gold medal, IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
• 2000
• Bronze medal, 2000 IAAF World Cross Country Championships
• Silver medal, 2000 Summer Olympics 10,000 m
• Gold medal, IAAF World Half Marathon Championships

Personal bests

"+" indicates mark set en route during a longer race
"a" indicates course slightly downhill