Kenenisa Bekele
Kenenisa Bekele
Kenenisa Bekeleis an Ethiopian long-distance runner, who holds the world record and Olympic record in both the 5,000 metres and 10,000 metres events. He won a double at the 2008 Summer Olympics in these events; he also won the 2004 Olympic title over 10,000 m. He is married to Danawit Gebregziabherand has one brother Tariku Bekele...
ProfessionRunner
Date of Birth13 June 1982
confidence difficult future gives maybe race tough
It is for me a difficult race. I had never raced under 3,000 meters, so this is a very tough race for me. Maybe for the future it gives me confidence to improve. I'm not disappointed because it's my first time.
brussels conditions good improve possible time weather
It is possible for me to improve my time in Brussels. I have good shape, and if the weather conditions are good, and normally, in Brussels the weather is good each year, the time is possible.
achieve brings country double gives glory last motivation wonderful
It gives me a lot of motivation to achieve the double for the last time. It not only brings glory to my country but to myself. It's a wonderful opportunity.
ambition good race short york
I really wanted to come here and see New York City. It's been an ambition of mine. This race is very short for me, but it's good for me, too. I know it's going to be tough, but I've come here to do my best.
again anyone aside event next run staged step team year
I want to step aside and make way for my young Ethiopian team mates. I do not want anyone to think that I will not run again next year because the event is being staged in Kenya.
aside step team
I want to step aside and make way for my young Ethiopian team mates.
competition easy happy
It's not always easy when it's your first competition. I'm happy that I won.
dreadful goes however memories record
However I can say that Friday's world record goes some way to wiping away the memories of that dreadful tragedy,
achieve cannot competing country cross leaning towards
I cannot achieve anything new. I'm leaning towards not competing at the world cross country anymore.
coming knew lap onto pace race record shape third
I knew I was in record shape coming into the race but sometimes the pace of the race doesn't go your way. The third lap slowed right down and I just couldn't get back onto the pace after that.
running sadness heart
This year is very difficult for me to run after I after I lose my fiancee. I'm not preparing very well. I have sadness in my heart.
confidence prepared
I have prepared well and I have the confidence I can win.