Gebrselassie
Britishnoun
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And as the war has intensified, the government has called on civilians to enlist, with Olympic heroes like the long-distance runners Haile Gebrselassie and Feyisa Lilesa voicing their support for the war effort.
From New York Times ● Dec. 7, 2021
But Gebrselassie always beat Tergat, and that’s not physiology.
From The Verge ● Feb. 18, 2018
For only the second time in history, the BBC prize was won by an athlete - as legendary Ethiopian Haile Gebrselassie won the title.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2016
In 2008, the marathon world record holder, asthma sufferer Haile Gebrselassie, said he wouldn’t run the race.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 20, 2015
For an example of good running form, look no further than the legendary Ethiopian distance runner Haile Gebrselassie.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 31, 2014
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