(This article contains a patronymic name. This person is addressed by his given name, Kenenisa, and not as Bekele.) Kenenisa Bekele (Amharic: ቀነኒሳ በቀለ; born 13 June 1982) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner, who holds the world record and Olympic record in both the 5,000 metres and 10,000 metres events.