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     • Kenenisa Bekele (born June 13, 1982, near Bekoji, Ethiopia) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who won Olympic gold medals in the 10,000 metres in 2004 and in both the 5,000 metres and the 10,000 metres in 2008. He later had success in the marathon.
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   Who is Kenenisa Bekele?

   • Kenenisa Bekele, Ethiopian long-distance runner who won Olympic gold medals in the 10,000 meters in 2004 and in both the 5,000 meters and the 10,000 meters in 2008. He also won the Paris (2014) and Berlin (2016 and 2019) marathons. Learn more about Bekele’s life and career.

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   Does Kenenisa Bekele know his potential?

   • “I know my potential,” he continues, addressing the persistent question of why he continues to persevere, even in the face of recurring injuries, as exemplified by his most recent race at the London Marathon in April. “I still have more better runs ahead for maybe a few more years.” Kenenisa Bekele to Olympics.com.

   Ethiopia's athletics legend Kenenisa Bekele: “I haven’t reached my peak

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   Why did Bekele run?

   • For Bekele, running was not only a means to secure a better life but also a form of personal expression. Even though he seldom interacted with the media, he preferred to communicate in his native Amharic. He diligently worked on improving his proficiency in the English language, driven by his aspiration to be the best in all aspects of his career.

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   Was Kenenisa a good runner?

   • Leading into the Berlin, Kenenisa was in great shape and ready to run fast. “We knew he was good because of what he showed in training. He was running ‘Kenenisa-style’ once more with a strong gait. You can see and feel it when an athlete is confident and in the right mindset.

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   May 21, 2024 · Kenenisa Bekele, Ethiopian long-distance runner who won Olympic gold medals in the 10,000 meters in 2004 and in both the 5,000 meters and the 10,000 meters in 2008. He also won the Paris (2014) and Berlin (2016 and 2019) marathons. Learn more about Bekele’s life and career.

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   Biography. After setting a world junior record for the 3,000m in 2001, Bekele achieved his first senior success at the 2002 World Cross Country Championships in Dublin, where he became the first man to win the long and short races at the same championships. Bekele retained both titles in 2003 and again in 2004.

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6. olympics.com › en › newsHow Kenenisa Bekele worked his way back to form and Paris ...

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   Bekele had been overlooked for selection for Tokyo 2020 in 2021, despite being the second-fastest marathoner ever at the time. His 2:01:41 marathon career-best from Berlin in 2019 still makes him the third-fastest man in history over the distance, behind two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge, and the late Kelvin Kiptum.

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   Biography. Kenenisa Bekele started out as a football player, but soon switched to running, and is considered among the greatest ever distance runners. The short Ethiopian was seen as the successor to Haile Gebrselassie. Bekele’s first successes came in cross-country.

   • Full name: Kenenisa•Bekele Beyecha
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8. olympics.com › en › newsEthiopia's athletics legend Kenenisa Bekele: “I haven’t ...

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   By Evelyn Watta. 8 min. Picture by 2020 Pool. Eliud KIPCHOGE Haile GEBRSELASSIE Kenenisa BEKELE Paul TERGAT Athletics. It’s not easy being Kenenisa Bekele. For nearly 25 years, his name has been synonymous with running. A long journey of pushing himself and setting ambitious yet achievable goals.

9. www.nytimes.com › 2021/11/05 › sportsThe Fastest Man Ever to Run the New York City Marathon Has ...

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   Nov 5, 2021 · By Matthew Futterman. Published Nov. 5, 2021 Updated Nov. 8, 2021. Kenenisa Bekele, arguably the greatest distance runner ever, is not really supposed to be here. In New York. Running another...

10. worldathletics.org › news › featureAfter marathon world record near-miss, Bekele signals there’s ...

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    Nov 13, 2019 · After marathon world record near-miss, Bekele signals there’s more to come. Described as one of the greatest comebacks in athletics history, Kenenisa Bekele’s astonishing victory in September’s Berlin Marathon in 2:01:41 – within two seconds of the world record - sent shockwaves through the athletics world.