The runner Barega brought Ethiopia the first medal at the Olympic Games to Tokyo

The Ethiopian runner Selemon Barega won running on 10000 m at the Olympic Games to Tokyo. the 21-year-old athlete brought to the country the first gold at the Games to Japan. Barega became the first champion in run on 10000 m from Ethiopia since 2008, then gold took Kenenisa Bekele. In 2012 and 2016 the British Mo Farah became the Olympic champion at this distance. The second place was taken by Joshua Cheptegey from Uganda, his compatriot Jacob Kilimpo became the third. These medals also became for Uganda the first at the Olympic Games to Tokyo. Track and field athletics Tokyo (Japan) Olympic Games of the Man of 10000 m Final 1. Selemon Barega...