Haile Gebrselassie Compare

Kenenisa Bekele emerged as a significant rival, particularly in the 10,000 meters, where they competed fiercely against each other. Their races were often thrilling, with Bekele winning the silver medal at the 2003 World Championships, narrowly defeating Gebrselassie.

Paul Tergat was another prominent rival, known for his close races with Gebrselassie, especially during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Their legendary 2000 Olympic final was decided by a mere 0.09 seconds.