American Record Attempt: Can Paul Chelimo Become The 7th Man In History To Break 13:00 Indoors?
March 4, 2021
Only six men have ever broken 13:00 for 5000 meters indoors. Four of those six are all-time legends — Bekele, Gebrselassie, Komen, and Kipchoge — and the other two both have global medals.
The All-Time Sub-13:00 Indoor 5000 Performers
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Scott Simmons is hoping that number rises to seven as
Paul Chelimo — himself a two-time global medallist in the 5000 — will lead his American Distance Project/WCAP teammates in a 5000 on Thursday at the brand new Virginia Beach Sports Center, which will host the NCAA championships in 2025. A press release has hyped the event as an American record attempt — and