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Daniel Kipngetich Komen (born May 17, 1976) is a Kenyan runner best known as the first (and thus far only) man to achieve back-to-back sub-four minute miles on his way to clocking a world record 7:58.61 for two miles. He also holds the world record for the 3000m (both indoors and out).Komen rose to prominence in the mid- to late-1990s after his exceptional junior career, streak of world records, and his rivalry with the great Haile Gebrselassie. Other accolades include being the 1997 World Championships in Athletics and 1998 Commonwealth Games 5000m champion. His indoor 3000m record is still referred to as "Mount Everest" in athletics circles and has only been bettered twice outdoors.
Komen is from the Kalenjin tribe, is one of thirteen children and began running at the age of seven as a means of getting to school. After running his world record for two miles, he proved that his achievement was not down to luck by running under eight minutes again at an Australian athletics meet in Sydney on February 28, 1998. Komen ran two miles in 7:58.91 on this occasion, just missing his previous record. After his major achievements, he continued to compete well but his performances never reached the same remarkable levels.
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