U.S. Army Soldier Wins Olympic Silver, Loses Silver, Gets Silver Back

American Paul Chelimo (left), a member of the U.S. Army, celebrates his silver medal in the men’s 5,000 meters along with the winner, Mo Farah of Britain. Chelimo was disqualified shortly afterward, but his second-place finish was later reinstated.
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Paul Chelimo’s tale about becoming a U.S. Olympian is unusual, and the story behind his silver medal performance in the men’s 5,000 meters is stranger still.
We’ll work backwards, starting with his race in Rio on