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Czech Star Jilek Claims 10,000m Gold, Ends U.S. Drought

2/13/2026

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Metodej Jilek of the Czech Republic won Olympic gold in the men's 10,000 meters on February 13, finishing in 12:33.43.
He defeated silver medalist Vladimir Semirunniy of Poland by over 5.5 seconds, with Jorrit Bergsma taking bronze.
Jilek becomes youngest Olympic gold medalist in this event for the Czech Republic.
Casey Dawson withdrew from the race to focus on events, leaving United States without a 10,000 meters gold since 1980.

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Metodej Jilek of the Czech Republic won Olympic gold in the men's 10,000 meters on February 13, finishing in 12:33.43.
He defeated silver medalist Vladimir Semirunniy of Poland by over 5.5 seconds, with Jorrit Bergsma taking bronze.
Jilek becomes youngest Olympic gold medalist in this event for the Czech Republic.
Casey Dawson withdrew from the race to focus on events, leaving United States without a 10,000 meters gold since 1980.