The atmosphere at Stade Sébastien Charléty was electric as some of the world’s best long-distance runners gathered for the men’s 5000 meters at the Diamond League Paris meet. Fans eagerly anticipated a fierce battle, and Ethiopian star Yomif Kejelcha did not disappoint, delivering a commanding performance that left the competition behind.
Meanwhile, Kejelcha crossed the finish line first with an impressive time of 12:47.84, narrowly outpacing his compatriot Birhanu Balew, who finished second in 12:48.67. Great Britain’s Graham Blanks secured third place with a strong finish of 12:49.51.
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From the start, Kejelcha took control, setting a relentless pace that tested the field’s endurance and resolve. He maintained his lead with tactical precision as the laps progressed, conserving energy while steadily increasing the tempo. His decisive surge in the final laps left the chasing pack struggling to keep up.
Here are the official results for the men’s 5000m:
| Position | Athlete | Country | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yomif Kejelcha | ETH | 12:47.84 |
| 2 | Birhanu Balew | ETH | 12:48.67 |
| 3 | Graham Blanks | GBR | 12:49.51 |
| 4 | Jimmy Gressier | FRA | 12:51.59 |
| 5 | Sammuel Terefa | ETH | 12:53.44 |
| 6 | Soufiane El Bakkali | MAR | 12:55.49 |
| 7 | Nico Young | USA | 12:55.71 |
| 8 | Yann Scharub | SUI | 12:56.57 |
| 9 | Etienne Daguinos | FRA | 12:57.49 |
| 10 | Santiago Catrofe | ARG | 12:59.26 |
| 11 | Sime Mezgebu | ETH | 13:04.51 |
| 12 | Jacob Krop | KEN | 13:05.04 |
| 13 | Gemechu Dida | ETH | 13:05.89 |
| 14 | Adriaan Wildschutt | GER | 13:28.67 |
| 15 | Valentin Goundouin | FRA | 13:29.79 |
French runner Jimmy Gressier and Ethiopian Sammuel Terefa rounded out the top five with impressive performances. At the same time, other notable athletes such as Soufiane El Bakkali and Nico Young also made strong showings.
Moreover, Kejelcha’s victory in Paris highlights his illustrious career and confirms his status as one of the premier long-distance runners on the global stage. His time ranks among the fastest ever recorded in Diamond League competition, signalling that he is in peak form this season.
Meanwhile, as the Diamond League season unfolds, all eyes will be on Kejelcha and his rivals as they continue to push the limits of endurance and speed in pursuit of glory.
