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Haile Gebrselassie wins Great Birmingham Run

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10/23/11

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Haile Gebrselassie wins Great Birmingham Run

Distance runner Haile Gebrselassie has won the Bupa Great Birmingham Run.

The 38-year-old Ethiopian completed the 13.1 mile course in one hour, one minute and 29 seconds and described the race as "fantastic".

The event began at the National Indoor Arena and 15,000 runners turned out to compete in the race which ended on Broad Street.

Originally called the Birmingham Half Marathon, it has been relaunched as part of Great Run.

Mr Gebrselassie said: "It was a fantastic race for me except for the wind and it was really hard between 11 and 12 miles.


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19 comments

Comment from: addis zemen [Visitor]
*****
Haile the great, I've no doubt you gonna make it. Because you're a man of integrity, strong minded Ethiopian with a great work ethics.
I'm sure you'll make yet another history on the coming London olympics, 2012.
Good luck!! And thank you for making us proud!!!
10/24/11 @ 00:01
Comment from: ER Observer [Visitor]
***--
Hope to see you in London 2012 taking it back from Kenyans domination of Marathon.
10/24/11 @ 04:39
Comment from: M.T. [Visitor]
*****
Haile you are unbeatable! You can run forever!

I don't get it, I expected to see younger athletes than you to win their runs. But it is you every year who get the golds! Go Haile, go !!

You could be now a global trainer in the long distance; or join hands in the world sport politics - international olympics. You are a diplomat by nature, that place perfectly suits you and we Ethiopians support this to represent us in world class sport scenarios.
10/24/11 @ 10:35
Comment from: Tazeb [Visitor]
Thaks Haile G/Silasie!! you did it! you are the man of the country and no doubt for it!!

Pls we badly need your and Kennenisa's replacement in more number not 1-2. thank you
10/24/11 @ 12:00
Comment from: Amhara Princess [Visitor]
Congrats Haile, fabulous job. I am not really crazy about this sport but I am a huge fan of this man's sharp mind for business!! He created many jobs, built hotels, resort, buildings, he was working on car assembly plant not sure if that materialized yet. He is simply a genius, every Ethiopian should be proud of this man not only for representing Ethiopia on races but for being a natural business savvy, focused man. Most of all, he made it all from zero. I am very proud of him.
10/24/11 @ 14:01
Comment from: Dejazmach Habesha [Visitor]
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Woooow!!!!!

(Crickets chirping)
(Silence)

Im sorry? Why cant i hear all the derg shitheads and bandas who hate on Haile? Whered they all go? So quiet? 

Haile Gebreselassie marches on.

Wheres gragn aram? Why cant i see any anti christian rants from the beloved turkish buttboy?

   3 reasons why Haile Gebreselassie is despised by extremist diasporans and communist red terrorists:

1. PURE JEALOUSY of a successful man.

2. He supports the EPRDF and growth transformation and gives a lot of his time and money to see this country succeed.

3. He doesnt flinch when these losers insult him. Like a true Ethiopian he just marches on.

   I knew it all along. This guy has victory in his tracks. He is a born winner, his blood is tainted with gold.

I have no doubt about his being on the top of the marathon podium in London. 

Go HAILE!
Go Ethiopia!

Death to bandas!
10/24/11 @ 14:48
Comment from: tazabi [Visitor]
ሀይሌ ቆምጬዉ። ሁሉ እንደአንተ ታታሪ ቢሆን የት ይደረስ ነበር!!
10/24/11 @ 15:41
Comment from: Goorsha [Visitor]
*****
Haile,

You are the greatest athlete ever! No kidding. You are self-disciplined, strong, caring, diplomat, businessman, family man with kids, down to earth, and many more qualities. It is very hard to find an athlete with all these qualities. You are truly a global hero, not just an Ethiopian hero.

I wish you all the best in the future. I think, 2012 marathon will be your last competition. God willing, we will see you break world record at the London 2012.

Because of your hard work and daily extensive training, you might look older than 38, but this is the price you pay when one exerts himself through such a painful training (I believe you are still running daily, 7 days a week for 3 hours).

May God bless Haile and his family!

10/24/11 @ 16:13
Comment from: G. Selassie Tekle [Visitor]
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Great run Haile! Keep up the great work and good luck at London Marathon.
10/24/11 @ 17:19
Comment from: Jacob [Visitor]
Haile Gebreselassie,
You are simply a legend. Legend..legend..legend. I wish you a good health above all and a long life.We love you.Keep running.
10/24/11 @ 20:50
Comment from: Mark [Visitor]
There is only one Haile Gebreselassie.
10/25/11 @ 02:13
Comment from: Shameful [Visitor]
All who praise Haile are woyane cadres.
Ethios are ashamed to see this oldman still representing Ethiopia, while young blood Oromos are on the kick but unfortunately are forced to leave the country or keep them imprisoned for woyanes' greed nature.
Haile told Ethiopians several times,
you like it or not I DO IT FOR ME :)
He is telling it as it is LOL
Where is Kenenisa?
10/25/11 @ 06:04
Comment from: Shiromeda [Visitor]
Yes! Hail is an indomitable athlete that he knows what to do in his every plan. I really happy to read 100% positive comments about Haile’s story or news on Nazret site. I’m confident that Haile will make miracle in 2012 London Olympic.
10/25/11 @ 09:25
Comment from: Gragn Ahmed [Visitor]
It is sad this guy is still seeking money. All he wants is cheap fame. He does not prove anything we already deen his temper. where are you guys when a muslim wins. Dejazmach you are terazmach. Haile is a dead fish.
10/25/11 @ 12:16
Comment from: Itif assabi. [Visitor]
ER Observer@ I agree with you but Ethiopia need another strong and young athelete apart from Haile cause the Kenyans are increasing in many comptition these days, So Ethiopia need to increase athletes in the compitition in case the expected athlete failed the other might make it. ke assir and ayitatam!!! more golds to Ethiopia. Mined from Ethiopia,processed in Europe and back to Ethiopia through the medal.
10/25/11 @ 21:06
Comment from: dagnew [Visitor]
Haile jegna Ethiopiawi new..!!!

He perfectly understands and looks at politics and the love of his country DIFFERENTLY. Unlike the stupids who would like to see him betray his country (as they think current Ethiopia as weyane Ethiopia) and run for America. All for their nasty job of tarnishing the image of the government; but yea they don't care whether that tarnishes the whole country or not. Whether weyane runs the country or not, this man works and makes history for his country. That's it..!!! so I personally am proud of him.

Lol the likes of Al mariam and followers have a whole list of preconditions to even consider serving their country- in their capacity. Top of the list being, the position of the PM should go to their likes, if you know what I mean, sorry I have to speak the ugly truth. kikikiki.. hell yea, as long as its one of them in power, they really wont care about democracy and all the bullshit..kikikikiki

Guys, I would like to see an Oromo or Somali, of Islamic faith, with no as such fluency in Amharic can assume the power of PM in Ethiopia..kikikik one thing I am sure is, Al mariam will commit suicide then kikikiki..but me, yea now I realize that should be OK as this is Ethiopia composed of heaps of nations and nationalities. Took me 20 years to get the NATIONAL QUESTION. Ethiopiawiw man new..!!!?

kikikikiki.I am may be stupid..how about you!? ask yourself..kikikiki
10/25/11 @ 23:04
Comment from: tulu [Visitor]
38 year old guy
10/26/11 @ 01:49
Comment from: Shiromeda [Visitor]
Tulu do not judge somebody age by the face. There are a lot of factors to estimate somebody's age. It was not far when Haile started running, at around of his 19 years old age and since then he became a renown athlete and there is no way to hide and subtract his age. He is perfect on his age but his face looks old because of the hard work of training he always does and he almost burn his fat that makes the face younger and this one factor it might be genetic or other factors that causes variation of faces expression of different people at same age. Ask the nutritionist how much fat, calorie and mineral are burned out by doing Haile type of training and running. Haile is a man of principle and versatile person.
10/27/11 @ 09:18
Comment from: Doyo [Visitor] Email
Haile the true Ethiopian, you are the best and perfect I wish you long life, God protect you and your family from bad people like Al mariam the selfish,
10/27/11 @ 11:27

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