In addition he placed 47th at the 1983 World Championships, took third in the 1985 World Marathon Cup (in which his team finished first), and entered the 1987 World Championships without finishing the race.
In addition to his achievements, he placed 47th at the 1983 World Championships, secured third spot in the 1985 World Marathon Cup (where his team emerged victorious), and participated in the 1987 World Championships but failed to finish.