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I remember in particular my first victory when I achieved a very fast time in what were perfect conditions but since then the wind has always been a factor against me.
Haile Gebrselassie
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Haile Gebrselassie
Age: 51
Born: 1973
Born: April 18
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Long-Distance Runner
Marathon Runner
Olympic Athlete
Asela
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This hand is not very active always, because it was in this hand that I carried my books. My carrying hand was always my strongest. Now I think my other hand has developed more muscles from signing all those autographs.
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