GREENSBORO, N.C. — University of North Carolina-Greensboro alumnus Paul Chelimo won the bronze medal Friday for Team USA in the Men's 5,000m at the Tokyo Olympics
The former Spartan's 12:59.05 earned him a third-place finish. Chelimo's time was the fastest-ever for a bronze medal winner in the event.
Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei won the gold, and Canada’s Moh Ahmed settled for silver. Ahmed also ran the fastest time on record for a silver medal winner.
Two more runners from a Greensboro school have a chance to earn medals for Team USA. NC A&T's Trevor Stewart and Randolph Ross are part of the US' 4x400 relay team.
The relay team now heads to the medal round, which will take place Saturday.
