Noah Ngeny (Kenya) 1000m world record 2.11.96 1999 Rieti

REMASTERED footage of Noah Ngeny setting the 1000m world record on September 5th 1999, at the Rieti Grand Prix in Italy, clocking a time of 2:11.96. This extraordinary run shattered the previous 1000m world record of 2:12.18 held by Sebastian Coe since 1981. The race in Rieti was a showcase of exceptional pacing. Ngeny's historical milestones throughout the run included: 400m: 49.66 800m: 1:44.62 1000m: 2:11.96 This world record remains one of the longest-standing marks in middle-distance track and field, cementing Ngeny's legacy alongside his gold medal in the 1500m at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Results: 1st Noah Ngeny 🇰🇪 Kenya 2:11.96 (World Record) 2nd William Yampoy 🇰🇪 Kenya 2:14.41 3rd Djabir Saïd-Guerni 🇩🇿 Algeria 2:14.52 4th James McIlroy🇮🇪 Ireland 2:15.57 5th Steve Holman 🇺🇸 United States 2:16.68 6th Graham Hood🇨🇦 Canada Pacemaker David Kiptoo 🇰🇪 Kenya (400m in 49.66)