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He finished tenth at the 1993 World Championships and competed without reaching the final in 1997 and 1999.
He finished tenth at the 1993 World Championships and competed without reaching the final in 1997 and 1999.
Up to 1999 he specialized in the 3000 metres steeplechase. He also finished fifth in 3000 metres at the 2002 European Indoor Athletics Championships. From 2000 he has concentrated on the marathon race.
He competed in this event at the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics.