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botpsubstack: 2011's tailwind resulted in Geoffrey Mutai's current Boston course record of 2:03:02. That was then the fastest marathon ever, almost a minute under Haile Gebrselassie's 2008 WR (2:03:59). Since then, 13 men have bettered 2:03:02 on legal courses.

WBC_Libraries: Read of the Day In the current issue of ‘Runner’s World’ magazine, there are articles on Haile Gebrselassie, Johnny Hayes, and the importance of iron. Read it on Pressreader (

Oga_geeflex: "I'm lucky. The best possible place in the world for training is Addis Ababa, so I am home all the time except when I am racing. I like to be there, near my family, my kids, also the real estate business I run with my wife." — Haile Gebrselassie

trackalerts: Haile Gebrselassie Calls for Upgrade of Sports Facilities in East Africa – Trackalerts

VL_solution: Haile Gebrselassie – Train hard win easy

NationAfrica: Haile Gebrselassie: Kenyans made me the star I am today

BibleOfSuccess: This means that in the academic world, discipline is a specific branch of learning, knowledge and practice. "Once you have commitment, you need the discipline and hard work to get you there." - Haile Gebrselassie

NationAfrica: Haile Gebrselassie: Kenyans made me the star I am today

Kecheii001: Haile Gebrselassie: Kenyans made me the star I am today

NationAfrica: Haile Gebrselassie: Kenyans made me the star I am today

Nation_Sport: Haile Gebrselassie: Kenyans made me the star I am today

EliasMakori: Haile Gebrselassie: Kenyans made me the star I am today

Nyataya: Haile Gebrselassie: Kenyans made me the star I am today

NationAfrica: Haile Gebrselassie: Kenyans made me the star I am today

KeterSteves: Kenya and Ethiopia are the greatest 'enemies' in Athletics, all thanks to one man HAILE GEBRESELASSIE, the man who broke 27 World Records in his prime .Read about his dramatic encounter with Kenyan Athletes of the time. Pope Kirinyaga Iran Luo Nyanza

Arsenal84533021: You need three things to win: discipline, hard work and, before everything maybe, commitment. No one will make it without those three. Sport teaches you that.,Haile Gebrselassie,Hard Work, Commitment ,

maureen94987151: You need three things to win: discipline, hard work and, before everything maybe, commitment. No one will make it without those three. Sport teaches you that.,Haile Gebrselassie,Hard Work, Commitment ,

Missing_Seasons: if you win mentally , you can win physically as well..... Haile Gebrselassie ❤️ i love running in shirt

Jill_Burnzy: “All athletes need three things: commitment, discipline and hard work. Without that it's hard to keep running.” ~ Haile Gebrselassie

kycuntrygirl75: “Once you have commitment, you need the discipline and hard work to get you there”—Haile Gebrselassie

BenSorowen: Daniel Komen is Remembered for his rivalry with Haile Gebrselassie, Komen's most notable achievements came in a two-year period between 1996 and 1998, during which he broke a string of world records.

AccorStadium: Who will ever forget the tall Kenyan who led the 10,000m Olympic Final in Sydney until the final stride – beaten by his good friend, dual Olympic Gold Medallist Haile Gebrselassie, of Ethiopia.

ManlyDaily: ‘Very emotional’: Sydney Olympic star returns to scene of great race

hornsbyadvocate: ‘Very emotional’: Sydney Olympic star returns to scene of great race

hillsshiretimes: ‘Very emotional’: Sydney Olympic star returns to scene of great race

Northshoretimes: ‘Very emotional’: Sydney Olympic star returns to scene of great race

TheDubboNews: ‘Very emotional’: Sydney Olympic star returns to scene of great race

MosmanDaily: ‘Very emotional’: Sydney Olympic star returns to scene of great race

cyprian_limo: The Haile Gebrselassie and Paul Tergat battle in the 2000 Olympics in Sydney would have sent Athletics Twitter wild!

jgault13: The only humans to have run faster indoors for 5,000 meters than Woody Kincaid's 12:51.61: -Kenenisa Bekele -Haile Gebrselassie -Daniel Komen

Godgift64107811: That is not enough. Sport has been great for me, a great learning place that if you want to achieve you can, even if you are from the poorest part of Africa. -Haile Gebrselassie kalim DESERVING FINALIST SUMBUL

AZSportsHistory: 1/15/06 – Haile Gebrselassie of Ethiopia set the then-men's world record for the second half of a marathon course at 58:55 in the Rock N' Roll Arizona Marathon, although Mola Shimelis of Ethiopia won the race at 2:13:08. Ethiopian Shitaye Gemechu won the women's at 2:31:44.

robelwam2: Haile Gebrselassie is an Ethiopian retired long-distance track, road running athlete, and currently a businessman. He is a symbol of strength and hardworking! He won two Olympic gold medals and four World Championship titles over the 10,000 metres.

NationAfrica: The business side of Haile Gebrselassie

NationAfrica: The business side of Haile Gebrselassie

NationAfrica: The business side of Haile Gebrselassie

NationAfrica: The business side of Haile Gebrselassie

mmnjug: The business side of retired athlete Haile Gebrselassie who is now a top hotelier in Ethiopia

NationAfrica: The business side of Haile Gebrselassie

Yalex12mitiku: Haile Gebrselassie is an Ethiopian distance runner. He was born in the city of Bekoji, in the Arsi region of central Ethiopia. In the 10,000m competition he has 2 Olympic gold medals, 4 World Championships, and held the world record until it

KashishRamnan10: “Once you have commitment, you need the discipline and hard work to get you there.” —Haile Gebrselassie HAMARI SHAAN NIMRIT

celticpackers: Ooo Haile Gebrselassie Mates

ebeyasu: "When you run the marathon, you run against the distance, not against the other runners and not against the time." — Haile Gebrselassie

DKuchheria: “Once you have commitment, you need the discipline and hard work to get you there.”-Haile Gebrselassie

AkomolafeBayode: Im lucky. The best possible place in the world for training is Addis Ababa so I am home all the time except when I am racing. I like to be there near my family my kids also the real estate business I run with my wife. -Haile Gebrselassie

nugetwisdom: AGE FOR ME IS JUST A NUMBER. Haile Gebrselassie

JRNHeadlines: Benard Kibet Koech breaks Haile Gebrselassie's 10 mile world best at Kumamoto Kosa 10-Miler. 100 men sub-49:30, making it the deepest 10-miler in history. Results and complete video:

bouncenationke: Marathon legend Haile Gebrselassie says he supports Germany in the World Cup

soundmashnews: It's not about winning anymore now. There are no winners: Haile Gebrselassie | More sports News - Times of India

DavidJenningsRP: The biggest compliment I can give Constitution Hill is a very simple one. He never, ever, ever, looks tired. He’s Haile Gebrselassie.

Zeus_606: Haile Gebrselassie predicts who will win Fifa World Cup

PechayNiGail: I find the business world hard. -Haile Gebrselassie TuloyNa22loyNa RALPHGAIL

PechayNiGail: I'm lucky. The best possible place in the world for training is Addis Ababa, so I am home all the time except when I am racing. I like to be there, near my family, my kids, also the real estate business I run with my wife. -Haile Gebrselassie TuloyNa22loyNa RALPHGAIL

TrueQuotation: Silence is one of the great arts of conversation. — Haile Gebrselassie

ericwilbanks: You need three things to win: discipline, hard work and, before everything maybe, commitment. No one will make it without those three. ~Haile Gebrselassie.

_wandamu: One thing I noticed about Addis is successful marathon runners own alot of commercial/residential buildings & hotels like the one below owned by Haile Gebrselassie. So apparently every time they won a major marathon or event the govt would give them prime land as a reward

_wandamu: Haile Gebrselassie owns 8 hotels and resorts under the brand Haile hotels and resorts spread throughout Ethiopia. Over 600 rooms, employing over 1500 staff

TrueQuotation: I think everyone should experience defeat at least once during their career. You learn a lot from it. — Haile Gebrselassie

MikaChavala: Haile Yesus X Haile Gebrselassie

hamezhill: Haile Gebrselassie would never.

StandardKenya: Haile Gebrselassie: The emperor with lofty dreams

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ChasRSmith: When you run the marathon, you run against the distance, not against the other runners and not against the time. ~Haile Gebrselassie, Ethiopian marathoner

Dre033: “Many people know that Ethiopia is poor. When I break a world record, maybe people get to know something else about Ethiopia, something good. We can’t make planes or cars, we don’t have the materials. We do what we can.” ~ Haile Gebrselassie

RodgersSpencer: So, to point out a geographical location bearing significantly high numbers of fast long distance runners creates a focal point regarding factors beneficial to competing in long distance running events. Haile Gebrselassie is from this region, is 5'3", and weighs ~123lbs.

hallaboutafrica: Ethiopia's first locally assembled electric car is finished and just presented to PM Ahmed. Made as a joint venture between Ethiopian Olympic champion Haile Gebrselassie and Hyundai, which opened its assembly plant last year to produce 10,000 electric cars annually in Ethiopia.

bunnyxchuu: Haile Gebrselassie he's tiny btw, according to google he's 164cm tall and weighs 56kgs

ConnectSoko: That performance saw him lower his own world record mark by 30 seconds and capture a fourth Berlin Marathon title, equaling Ethiopian great Haile Gebrselassie’s number of victories achieved in the German capital. -Soko Directory

IndiaAfrican: India has great potential in athletics, a champion from the country will come soon: Haile Gebrselassie New Delhi is hosting legendary athlete Haile Gebrselassie. The Ethiopian won the 10,000m gold in successive Olympics and eight World Championships in his 25-year storied career

RoadRaceMgmt: Fleet-footed champion, hard-nosed businessman, Haile Gebrselassie predicts a revolution in distance running courtesy new-age shoes

LibraryMinded: "I find the business world hard." — Haile Gebrselassie

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TheSahuNews: Delhi Half Marathon symbolises the spirit of India, says Haile Gebrselassie

runnersweb: Fleet-footed champion, hard-nosed businessman, Haile Gebrselassie predicts a revolution in distance running co...

gautam__d: “We had this one movie which I liked a lot and we used to call it ‘Elephant my friend’ (Hathi mere Sathi). My favourite was Mother India and still watch it. When you watch that movie it looks like it’s a story from Ethiopia” : Haile Gebreselassie

biniamhirut: At the 1992 world junior championships in Seoul, South Korea, Haile Gebrselassie stepped in front of Josphat Machuka during a sprint to the finish of the 10,000 meters and Machuka punched him in the back of the head. On that day, too, Haile Gebrselassie was the winner

TheSahuNews: Delhi Half Marathon symbolises the spirit of India, says Haile Gebrselassie

pradeepmagazine: Haile Gebrselassie: It's not about winning anymore now. There are no winners

MediaPune: India needs role model in long-distance running to inspire more people: Haile Gebrselassie ahead of Delhi Half Marathon

JaraNews_in: It’s not about winning anymore now. There are no winners: Haile Gebrselassie | More sports News

Gently_News: It’s not about winning anymore now. There are no winners: Haile Gebrselassie | More sports news

TOISportsNews: It's not about winning anymore now. There are no winners: Haile Gebrselassie

AyirkadNews: Haile Gebrselassie: It’s not about winning anymore now. There are no winners | More sports News – Ayirkad News

netindian: Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon symbolizes the spirit of India: Distance running legend Haile Gebrselassie

Sportstrumpet: Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon is one of the biggest races in the world: Haile Gebrselassie Read Here

gautamkapoor54: Delhi Half Marathon symbolises the spirit of India, says distance running legend Haile Gebrselassie

sanjeevkapoor56: Delhi Half Marathon symbolises the spirit of India, says distance running legend Haile Gebrselassie

tsg_sportsgrail: Delhi Half Marathon symbolises the spirit of India, says distance running legend Haile Gebrselassie

whatfulfillsyou: Once you have commitment, you need the discipline and hard work to get you there. // Haile Gebrselassie

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hakumamatata_6: Once you have commitment, you need the discipline and hard work to get you there.” – Haile Gebrselassie HAPPIEST BIRTHDAY KICE

aktar20_aktar: Once you have commitment, you need the discipline and hard work to get you there. Haile Gebrselassie UMAR X HELLY MV SOON

Kingkeir: Kipchoge is a fraud Haile Gebrselassie is clear roads are much flatter these days

Zoom1Ken: Matt Fitzgerald points to the great Haile Gebrselassie as having an unusual arm swing that had no effect on his running mechanics. Geb had a unique, uneven arm carriage--right arm swinging back and forth while his left arm remained static.

MarkHMcEntire: Haile Gebrselassie right next to me in the security line at the Bole Airport in Addis Ababa.

world_athletics: Haile Gebrselassie named international event ambassador of Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon - The Hindu

srmills90: On this day in 2008, Haile Gebrselassie set a world record of 2:03:59 in the Berlin Marathon. Some 14 years later, that time has been relegated to 23rd on the world all-time list!

ericwilbanks: Once you have commitment, you need the discipline and hard work to get you there. ~Haile Gebrselassie.

alphaaffairsf2f: 2022 Eliud Kipchoge 2:01:09 beats 2018 2:01:39 2003 Paul Tergat 2:04:55 2007 Haile Gebrselassie 2:04:26 2008 Haile Gebrselassie 2:03:59 2011 Patrick Makau Musyoki 2:03:38 2013 Wilson Kipsang 2:03:23 2014 Dennis Kimetto 2:02:57 and then 2022 2nd winner Mark Korir (KEN)2:05:58



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