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
challenge heard liked major mile race run york
I've always liked the challenge of the shorter distance, and with no major championships for me in 2006 this is my chance. I like to run in the U.S. and I have heard a lot about this mile race in New York City.
both compete complete double easy last race races run year
I want to run both races. It's not easy to compete in both races and this year I want to complete the double race for the last time.
against bit cross fun knew opponents outdoors run titles winning
After winning titles outdoors and at cross country, this is a bit of fun for me. I knew all my opponents and the way they run because we've competed before against each other.
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.
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.
bit difficult future help hope train
It was a little bit difficult for him he is very young. I help him, we train together. I hope for him in the future he has a lot of talent.
accomplish achieved aside country cross six step time younger
I've achieved everything there is to accomplish in cross country. I've competed in the cross country world championships for six years and now it's time to step aside and make way for some of our younger athletes.
concerned energy race save short tougher trying
I was not trying to save any energy for tomorrow's race. The short race is the tougher race and this was the one I was concerned about.
expecting hard hurt race work
I was expecting him to do what he did and go early, he's done it before so it didn't come as a surprise. It hurt - it was a hard race and he made me work with everything I had for the win.
record stood
The 3,000 meters record has stood for a long time.
break hard needed ounce pull race strength tough wind
Today's race was tough because of the wind. The wind made it hard to break away and I needed every ounce of strength to pull away from the other runners.
anyone catch checking pass since
Since we were very close, I was checking to see if anyone would catch up or try to pass me.
position surprise
My getting to this position is something that doesnt completely surprise me at this point,
athlete close compared expect last
I did not expect him to be that close compared to the world championships last year. He is an athlete with potential.