Karl Keska

Karl Keska (born 7 May 1972 in Wolverhampton) is an English long-distance runner who specializes in the 10,000 metres. Keska competed collegiately for University of Oregon from 1992–1996, where he was an All-American (10,000 m) and three time PAC-10 Conference Champion (10,000 m in 1995, 1996, cross-country in 1995). He was a two-time National Champion (AAAs) for Great Britain (5000 m 1998, 10,000 m 2003). He was an Olympic finalist in the 10,000 m in the 2000 Sydney Games where he represented Great Britain.

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing  United Kingdom and  England
1998 Commonwealth Games Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 4th 5000m
2000 World Cross Country Championships Vilamoura, Portugal 13th Long race
2000 Olympic Games Sydney, Australia 8th 10,000 m
2002 European Championships Munich, Germany 5th 10,000 m
2003 World Championships Paris, France 9th 10,000 m
2004 European Cross Country Championships Heringsdorf, Germany 7th Men's Race

Personal bests


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