The men's 10,000 metres event featured at the 1993 World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany.
There were a total number of 36 participating athletes, with two qualifying heats and the final being held on 22 August 1993.
Defending champion Moses Tanui moved out to the front early, controlling the pace.
Coming into the bell, Gebrselassie moved closer to Tanui and accidentally stepping on his heel.
Gebrselassie accepted the opening, sprinting past Tanui on the inside and on to a 5-meter victory.