Joshua Cheptegei: Africa's fastest 10km time will only be achieved through teamwork
Author: iol.co.zaPublished on: July 10, 2026Country: South Africa
Sports
Joshua Cheptegei, reigning Olympic 10,000m champion, compares modern road racing to football, emphasizing teamwork to achieve record times. He returns to Durban for the Absa Run Your City Durban 10K on Sunday, where a stacked field including Gilbert Kiprotich, Stephen Mokoka, and Kabelo Mulaudzi aims for a sub-27 minute performance. Cheptegei holds a personal best of 26:38 and previously made history in Durban.
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