10,000 metres at the World Championships in Athletics
Age

10,000 metres at the World Championships in Athletics

Section Title: Age
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Distinction	Male athlete	Age	Female athlete	Age

Youngest champion	Haile Gebrselassie	20 years, 126 days	Sally Barsosio	19 years, 137 days

Youngest medalist	Richard Chelimo	19 years, 183 days	Sally Barsosio	15 years, 153 days

Youngest participant	Assefa Mezgebu	17 years, 47 days	Enh Od Tevdenshigmed	14 years, 267 days

Oldest champion	Mo Farah	30 years, 140 days	Ingrid Kristiansen	31 years, 167 days

Oldest medalist	Mo Farah	30 years, 140 days	Berhane Adere	32 years, 16 days

Oldest participant	Mohamed Ezzher	39 years, 120 days	Francie Larrieu Smith	38 years, 277 days

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At 15 years, 153 days, Sally Barsosio won the medal in the women's 10,000 m at the World Championships in Athletics.

final_sentence: At 15 years, 153 days, Sally Barsosio won the medal in the women's 10,000 m at the World Championships in Athletics.