Egide Ntakarutimana second in 5000m Brussels; national record 12:46.73 in Belgium
Egide Ntakarutimana second in 5000m Brussels; national record 12:46.73 in Belgium “I didn’t expect anyone to want to speak to me” - Burundi runner Egide Ntakarutimana embraces attention while thriving under pressure “I didn’t expect anyone to want to speak to me” - Burundi runner Egide Ntakarutimana embraces attention while thriving under pressure The east African runner, who finished second in the men’s 5000m at the 2026 Diamond League Final in Brussels, spoke to Olympics.com ahead of the World Athletics Road Running Championships and shared his Olympic dream. ...