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Derartu Tulu of Ethiopia wins New York City Marathon

11/01/09

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Derartu Tulu of Ethiopia wins New York City Marathon

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Derartu Tulu of Ethiopia wins the New York City Marathon

Derartu Tulu of Ethiopia wins New York City Marathon

Source: ING Marathon

Ethiopia's Derartu Tulu wins the ING New York City marathon today becoming the first Ethiopian woman ever to win at New York City marathon.

Derartu Tulu was more than halfway to the most unexpected laurel crown of her career, her 37-year-old legs churning over the Queensboro Bridge, when she turned to the struggling runner next to her and extended a lifeline.

Derartu Tulu of Ethiopia solidified her status as one of the greatest distance runners in history.

Tulu, the Olympic gold medalist at 10,000 meters in 1992 and 2000, outkicked Russia’s Ludmila Petrova in the final half-mile to win her first New York women’s title in 2:28:52.

“I knew I had better speed than those who were in the field,” said Tulu, a 37-year-old mother of two. “I did not come here necessarily to win. But I came here to be a strong competitor.”

Many expected Great Britain’s Paula Radcliffe, the world record-holder and defending champion, to win a fourth New York title. But Radcliffe faded to fourth place because of an injured tendon in her left leg that had troubled her for two weeks.

“It was just tendinitis, fluid build-up in there,” Radcliffe said. “It’s just really sore.”

Tulu’s victory ended Radcliffe’s run of seven straight New York titles, including the marathon, NYC Half-Marathon, NYRR New York Mini 10K, and Fifth Avenue Mile.

The marathon’s 40th running drew a record 43,741 participants on a windy, occasionally misty day with temperatures in the mid-50s.



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Ed's Note: On a personal note, I am very happy to witness Derartu's win in New York City today. I was cheering for Derartu just 200 yards away from the finish line in Central Park and was quite pleased and excited to see her in first place. Bizunesh Daba finished 7th. In the Men's marathon, Eritrean-American Meb Keflezighi won the race.

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msg Comment from: Mayet Melkam [Visitor]
Congradulation Derartu, Congradualtion My fellow Ethiopians!!

Sometimes we need some good news Like this.
PermalinkPermalink 11/01/09 @ 23:18

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msg Comment from: Tezebet [Visitor]
She was strong from start to finishing line her pace was the same. She is one of the great’s women runners ever witness… After having two babies she came back to win one of the toughest sports “Marathon”… I have no other word you are the best of best and I am proud of you… BTW she shows how much she is respectful and goodhearted for others when she gives helping hand to Radcliffe after the finish line…

The men’s side Keflezighi control the road, especially the last 5 mils he change the gear and left the Kenyan guy behind… congratulation
PermalinkPermalink 11/01/09 @ 23:30

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msg Comment from: Elias Omer [Visitor]
I am so proud of you Derartu. Yay!!!!!
PermalinkPermalink 11/01/09 @ 23:42

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msg Comment from: Habesha Blogger [Visitor]
Her Derartu Ethiopian. Stop repeating what others are saying. There is only one Ethiopia.
PermalinkPermalink 11/01/09 @ 23:47

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msg Comment from: kassa [Visitor]
Good to see you again, my father was a great fan for you.
PermalinkPermalink 11/01/09 @ 23:50

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msg Comment from: CJ [Visitor]
the woman needs to retire. haile needs to retire. he is like 80 years old. move over. give chance to the young.
PermalinkPermalink 11/01/09 @ 23:53

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msg Comment from: i-am-he [Visitor]
Anbessaye i always admire Derartu...she is a pioneer for Ethiopian women long distance running.
She has class,sympathy,empathy,humility,courage,determination ...love you mademoiselle Derartu.
PermalinkPermalink 11/01/09 @ 23:54

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msg Comment from: addis zemen [Visitor]
Derartu is always a very smart runner. she knows how to control her pace.she is just great.
Congra our sister,I am proud of you.

Meb keflegzi did it at last.congradulations Meb,I always admire your down to earth approach.you worked hard,you diserve it.

Hey editor,.. I think I saw you on TV. ...Just kiding,but I wish I was there like you to cheer for derartu.I know how you feel to see her leading at the finish line.
PermalinkPermalink 11/02/09 @ 00:28

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msg Comment from: Yeha [Visitor]
Good job Derartu.Congratulations for your hard work and finally happy ending.We proud of you mamawua.I was watching you live when you broken the riven.Yeha
PermalinkPermalink 11/02/09 @ 00:59

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msg Comment from: ababiya [Visitor]
it is amusing, i never dream my queen derartu ever show up on world sport stage again. I never, never thought about her, to be frank, I feel like abebe bekila is back on stage.
PermalinkPermalink 11/02/09 @ 02:20

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msg Comment from: Afework [Visitor]
I am proud of our beloved national hero,Derartu,.
PermalinkPermalink 11/02/09 @ 02:43

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msg Comment from: U-TOP-YA [Visitor]
This is a special moment for Ethiopian athletics.When derartu Tulu won 10k in Barcelona olympic in 1992, she revolutionalized the strength of african women athletes.She is a pioneeer and reason for the ever increasing number of ethiopian women athletes, who have become super stars around the world. And to see this pioneer come back after seventeen years and win one of the major marathons in the world, is not some thing that most of us would imagin. she adds honour to our nation and inspires many many more young girls to be the future stars.

CONGRDULTIONS TO HER AND TO THE NATION !!!!!
PermalinkPermalink 11/02/09 @ 03:09

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msg Comment from: U-TOP-YA [Visitor]
CJ dont be stupid. you dont push people to the edge while they are effective and showing results,just for the sake of giving chance to others.Young hopefuls will get the chane regardlees, as long as they meet expectaions.
PermalinkPermalink 11/02/09 @ 03:22

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msg Comment from: Bona [Visitor]
Haadha si deesse rabbiitu badhaase!!!!!!!
PermalinkPermalink 11/02/09 @ 03:40

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msg Comment from: M.T. [Visitor]
bravo! bravo! bravo!

Sister, I was watching you on TV. while you were running with the first five runners group and I made up my mind, saying 'no she is too small and alone and behind to make it'. I concluded not to see the run, and Ethiopia's loosing. But at the end, you escaped from behind and changed your gear and won this game. Great lady!

This is a great surprise indeed. God Bless you!
PermalinkPermalink 11/02/09 @ 04:17

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msg Comment from: M.T. [Visitor]
Just a question, where have been our men when an American Meb/ratu kiflegzi wins the race.. .Any way at the end it is an East African race (run) and a neighbor from the north got the prize. Next time to us. I haven't seen anyway Ethiopian running in this group.

Cheers and congratulation Meb!
PermalinkPermalink 11/02/09 @ 04:33

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msg Comment from: YD [Visitor]
Deruu, Everybody loves u, u r truly lovely!!!! Blessed be ur work.
PermalinkPermalink 11/02/09 @ 04:52

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msg Comment from: Extraterrestrial [Visitor]
Fantastic!!!

PermalinkPermalink 11/02/09 @ 05:45

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msg Comment from: Samson [Visitor]
Derartu is the pioneer of Ethiopian woman Olympic medal. She has been absent fron the scien for a long time. Welcome back Derartu the charming Tiger. Congrats. Also Meb Kiflezgi the Eritrean American deserves to win. I am proud of him as an Abesha. Congrats Meb.
PermalinkPermalink 11/02/09 @ 07:12

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msg Comment from: observer [Visitor]
She was the first African women to win a gold medail in the Olympics. Abebe Bekela was the firs African man to win a gold medal in the olympics. We Ethiopian if given chance would be pionear in all sort of fields.
PermalinkPermalink 11/02/09 @ 07:40

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msg Comment from: Eu Eu taye !! [Visitor]
She still GOT it !!
PermalinkPermalink 11/02/09 @ 08:50

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msg Comment from: Kokeb [Visitor]
DERARTU

"What happened to ethiopian lions?"

U are an amazing sprinter. VIVA USA an eritrean american won the men marathon for us the first time since 1992. Thank GOD the imported people doing great for the land of all and thank GOD the winner is not SKINNY-LEG WEYANE, he would have fallen apart before he starts.
PermalinkPermalink 11/02/09 @ 09:03

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msg Comment from: Getachew [Visitor]
Derartu is one of World Class great athletes. Not only she gave a helping hand to her fellow Radcliffe after the finish line, as Radcliffe herself told reporters later Derartu was encouraging her during the race telling her "come on, we can do this..." and she said that's just Derartu. What a class! A graceful show of sportmanship; What a race. Go Girl!
PermalinkPermalink 11/02/09 @ 09:05

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msg Comment from: Abush [Visitor]
Dere,u r an amazing woman. Long live to you.
PermalinkPermalink 11/02/09 @ 09:45

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msg Comment from: Nebil [Visitor]
emmua Deraretuye. i love this women. the work she has done back home is immense. helping all the orphans in her home town. giving to charities. founding her foundation for this and similar purposes. i love deraretu. true daugther of Ethiopia. emmuuaa
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msg Comment from: LILI [Visitor]
Kadias Deratu Ehete
Endemins Nachew Etete
Americawiw, endehesan alkiso
Betam asgeremegn
Enem simegn simegn
Leka yemejemeriaw new
Ende hitsan miaslekisew
Betam turu Derartu
Betam Turu..Betam Turu
Hulum Koru...
Befenjee milla's...
Betam Betam Turu
Betam Turu NO... Deratu
Ema Aethiopia Endet Senebetu??

From USA...
PermalinkPermalink 11/02/09 @ 10:24

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msg Comment from: Halafi Mengedi [Visitor]
good body you have durur.Ye'hi chom selfe ke balck level wiski
PermalinkPermalink 11/02/09 @ 11:56

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msg Comment from: kebede [Visitor]
Congra Sistu I saw you when you were running; great job
PermalinkPermalink 11/02/09 @ 15:17

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msg Comment from: kebede [Visitor]
Kokeb!

priviously he was ethiopian, but now he became American b/c of the weyanes bad job. :D
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msg Comment from: Togona Dachassa [Visitor]


I know Derartu is always great like
Haile G/S or Kenanisa B. all are
great like Abebe Bikila.
Yaa Darartu Sabontu intala amale
nuuf jiradhu.
PermalinkPermalink 11/02/09 @ 15:49

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msg Comment from: eselem [Visitor]
Congratulation !!!! You are showing to the world your true sportsmanship too. I wish you had the green,yellow and red flag with out that stannic symbol.
PermalinkPermalink 11/02/09 @ 17:38

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msg Comment from: Angagaw [Visitor]
Derartu Tulu is a real deal. She is a person of character, grace , kindness and hard work. In 1992 Barcelona Olympics when she had become the first African woman to win an Olympic Gold medal like her country man Abebe Bikila, she wrote history. She pioneered for so many young girls in Ethiopia and Africa that they can do it too. 2-3 months after Meles Zenawi calling the color of Ethiopia as an ordinary "piece of rug" or "cherek", she raised it high in Spain. She covered and immerse herself in it. She proved it to Meles and the likes it wasn't indeed a cherek. That night me and my little brother both broke in tears. I'll never forget you Derartu, my queen! My anbessa! Nobody matches you! 3 olympics medal and 2 major wold marathon victories!
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msg Comment from: WOYANE HUNTER [Visitor]
good job my sister,i am proud of you. for the aretera runner this is going to be his last win in his entire life ETHIOPIAN RUNNERS ARE SUPER HUMANS.:D ETHIOPIAN RUNNERS ROCK.:D
PermalinkPermalink 11/02/09 @ 23:33

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msg Comment from: Legese [Visitor]
Congratullations!!! our greate sister
Derartu Tulu. It is unbilevable after few years withdrawal and giving birth of two children; that you are wining World Marathon. She broken the silence for ethiopian women
PermalinkPermalink 11/03/09 @ 09:15

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msg Comment from: jobir [Visitor]
Baga rabbi si gamachise oromon siin bona!
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