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Ningde 5,000-meter record holder - made a name for himself in the field of middle and long-distance running

　　The 5,000-meter record holders are not only a symbol of speed, but also a representative of tenacity. They have inspired countless latecomers to bravely chase their dreams and challenge their physical and mental limits. Every time a new record is born, it means that humanity has taken another solid step in the field of sports. Their stories, like bright stars, illuminate the sky of athletics and explain the true meaning of perseverance and hard work for us.

　　2023 is a year when Cheputgei shines. On March 16, in Monaco, he set a new world record for the 5km road race with a stunning time of 12:51, becoming the first person in the world to run a 5km road run to reach the 13-point mark. Later, he set a new 5000m record with a time of 12:35:36, breaking the 16-year-old world record held by Kennenisa Beckler. In the same year, he also set a new record of 26:11:00 in the 10,000-meter run race, and behind these achievements are countless days and nights of perseverance and dedication.