In 1988 he won the World Junior Championships held in Sudbury, Canada, over 800 metres, and at the 1990 World Junior Championships he won a silver medal in a personal best time of 1:46.61. He then concentrated on the 1500 metres distance, finishing fifth in the 1992 Summer Olympics final in Barcelona.
He achieved success at the 1988 World Junior Championships held in Sudbury, Canada, over 800 meters, and secured a silver medal at the 1990 World Junior Championships with a personal best time of 1:46.61. He then shifted his attention to the 1500 meter event, finishing fifth in the 1992 Summer Olympics final in Barcelona.