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
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Since we were very close, I was checking to see if anyone would catch up or try to pass me.
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It's a stress-free competition that is intended to raise awareness about the sport in China since the Olympics will be held there in three years.
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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.
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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.
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I want to step aside and make way for my young Ethiopian team mates.
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It's not always easy when it's your first competition. I'm happy that I won.
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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.
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It's incredible what happened tonight, ... I gave everything as I ran the 5000 meters. I was so happy that we couldn't find the right words. But we didn't need them.
indoors outdoors titles winning
After winning titles outdoors and in cross-country, indoors is like a fun-run for me.
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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.
experiment
Actually, this is a test, an experiment for me.
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No victories are ever easy but today was the toughest. We've never finished this close. The course was very flat and fast, and it was very windy, so it was hard to drop the other competitors.
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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.
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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.