Paul Tergat
Biographical information
| Type | Competed in Olympic Games, IOC member |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Paul Kibii•Tergat |
| Used name | Paul•Tergat |
| Born | 17 June 1969 in Kabarnet (KEN) |
| Measurements | 182 cm / 62 kg |
| Affiliations | Tugen |
| NOC |  Kenya |
Biography
Personal Bests: 10000 – 26:27.85 (1997); Mar – 2-04:55 (2004).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Summer Olympics | Athletics | KEN |
Paul Tergat | |||
| 10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 2 | Silver | ||||
| 2000 Summer Olympics | Athletics | KEN |
Paul Tergat | |||
| 10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 2 | Silver | ||||
| 2004 Summer Olympics | Athletics | KEN |
Paul Tergat | |||
| Marathon, Men (Olympic) | 10 |
Organization roles
| Role | Organization | Tenure | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual | International Olympic Committee | 2013— | KEN |
Paul Tergat | |
| President | National Olympic Committee Kenya | 2017— | KEN |
Paul Tergat |
Other participations
| Games | Role | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Summer Olympics | Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony | KEN |
Paul Tergat |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the World Athletics Championships (0–2–1 1995 Göteborg bronze: 10000 m; 1997 Athens silver: 10000 m; 1999 Sevilla silver: 10000 m)
- Listed in Olympians Who Served as President of a National Olympic Committee (KEN: 2017-present)