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
hard hurt race work yes
Yes it hurt, it was a hard race and he made me work with everything I had for the win.
aim birmingham major next outdoor title track vital year
There is no major outdoor track title to aim for next year so Birmingham will be a vital part of my season.
chasing forward looking major
With no major championships scheduled, I am looking forward to chasing for the prize.
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.
aim athletics focus forward global golden individual league looking million
With no individual global championships to aim at in 2006, my focus is the Golden League this summer, and I am looking forward to challenging for the US$1 million prize.