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Paul Tergat

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Kenyan long-distance runner (born 1969)

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Paul Kibii Tergat is a Kenyan former professional long-distance runner. He became the first Kenyan man to set the world record in the marathon in 2003, with a time of 2:04:55, and is regarded as one of the most accomplished long-distance runners of all time.

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Paul Tergat
said · May 12, 2017
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Children from rich families have better opportunities and possibilities, however, in Kenya, poverty is the reason for the development of the great number of top runners.

20 Paul Tergat quotes to Energise and Inspire, May 12 2017

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If I run with others then all sessions become full-speed burners; thus I prefer to run with others just for speed sessions.

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My upbringing gave me a strong will, a mental aggressiveness in what I wanted to achieve.

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Paul Kibii Tergat is a Kenyan former professional long-distance runner. He became the first Kenyan man to set the world record in the marathon in 2003, with a time of 2:04:55, and is regarded as one of the most accomplished long-distance runners of all time. Runnerworld called him the "Most comprehensive runner of all time".

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Born 1969 · age 57
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