Major Achievements
| Competition | Rank | Time | Place | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 World Championships | 1st | 12:52.79 (5000 m) | Paris | 31 August | Only 18 at the time. |
| 2004 Summer Olympics | 3rd | 13:15.10 (5000 m) | Athens | 28 August | Finished 3rd to El Guerrouj and Bekele |
| 2006 World Indoor Championships | 3rd | 7:42.58 (3000 m) | Moscow | 12 March | Kenenisa Bekele (1) (7:39.32) |
| 2007 World Championships | 2nd | 13:46.00 (5000 m) | Osaka | 2 September | Bernard Lagat (1) (13:45.87) |
| 2008 Summer Olympics | 2nd | 13:02.80 (5000 m) | Beijing | 23 August | Kenenisa Bekele (1) (12:57.82 OR) |
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