Haile Gebrselassie is an Ethiopian distance running phenomenon, hailing from the city of Bekoji, situated in the Arsi region of central Ethiopia. Throughout his illustrious career, he has dominated the 10,000m competition, claiming an impressive two Olympic gold medals, four World Championships titles, and holding the world record until it was eventually surpassed by his compatriot, Kenenisa Bekele.
Gebrselassie's remarkable achievements extend to the track, where he has consistently pushed the boundaries of human endurance. He has won the Berlin Marathon an astonishing four times in succession and the Dubai Marathon a record-breaking three consecutive times. Furthermore, he has been crowned the 2001 Half Marathon World Champion, a testament to his exceptional skill and dedication to the sport.
Throughout his illustrious career, Gebrselassie has broken an astonishing 61 Ethiopian National Records, spanning distances from the 800m to the marathon. He has held the Marathon world record for a remarkable four years and the 10,000m world record for an impressive six years, solidifying his reputation as one of the greatest distance runners of all time.
