Column: Should Gebrselassie say goodbye?
For two decades, Haile Gebrselassie enchanted fans of running with his mastery of the art.
Because he is such a rare athlete, because of his infectious joie de vivre and because he is an all-around admirable guy, it's now somewhat stressful to see him age. The wear and tear of a life that started on a poor, Ethiopian farm are making the double Olympic champion and four-time...
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March 01, 2012
Kipyego wins Tokyo for first marathon victory
Michael Kipyego of Kenya surged ahead of Haile Gebrselassie with 21/2 miles left Sunday to win the Tokyo Marathon for his first career victory.
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February 26, 2012
Kenya's Michael Kipyego wins Tokyo Marathon
Michael Kipyego of Kenya surged ahead of Haile Gebrselassie with 2 1/2 miles left Sunday to win the Tokyo Marathon for his first career victory.
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February 26, 2012
Gebrselassie takes first in 15K Netherlands race
Haile Gebrselassie has won a 15-kilometer race in the Netherlands, an indication his fitness is returning after his recovery from respiratory problems that forced him to drop out of the Berlin Marathon two months ago.
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November 20, 2011
Gebrselassie wins 15-kilometer race in Netherlands
Haile Gebrselassie has won a 15-kilometer race in the Netherlands, an
indication his fitness is returning after his recovery from respiratory
problems that forced him to drop out of the Berlin Marathon two months
ago.
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November 20, 2011
Gebrselassie to run Tokyo in bid for Olympics
Haile Gebrselassie will run in the Tokyo Marathon in February in an attempt to make the Ethiopian team for next year's London Olympics.
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November 18, 2011
Gebrselassie to run in Tokyo for Olympic time
BRUSSELS (AP) -Haile Gebrselassie will run in the Tokyo Marathon in February in a belated attempt to make the Ethiopian team for next year's London Olympics.
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November 18, 2011
Gebrselassie to run in Tokyo Marathon
Former world record holder Haile Gebrselassie will run in February's
Tokyo Marathon as he looks to qualify for the 2012 Olympics, Japanese
organisers said on Friday.
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November 17, 2011
Gebrselassie wins first Great Birmingham Run
Ethiopian great Haile Gebrselassie cruised to victory in the inaugural Great Birmingham Run on Sunday, pulling clear midway through the half marathon to win by 59 seconds.
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October 23, 2011
Gebrselassie to run half-marathon in Birmingham
Organizers say Ethiopian great Haile Gebrselassie will run the half-marathon in the inaugural Great Birmingham Run this month.
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October 12, 2011
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