Interview with athlete kenenisa bekele part 12 duration. At the virgin money london marathon presser on thursday, april 20, interviewer tim hutchings called kenenisa bekele the greatest distance runner of all times. New york tadias ethiopian olympic champion kenenisa bekele won the gold medal in the 5000m race in berlin on sunday, marking the first time an athlete has ever won distance double at the iaaf. Kenenisa bekele pre london marathon interview with larry.
This is what happened when i tried to do a marathon with. Shellyann fraser led a jamaica onetwo in the womens 100m in 10. Alemitu bekele degfa born 1977, 5000 metres runner competing for turkey. Kenenisa bekele says his exclusion from ethiopias marathon team for the olympics is unjust and has called the selection criteria the national federation used biased. Kenenisa bekele biography, olympic medals, marathons. Following a stellar crosscountry career, he turned his attentions to the track, focusing on the 5,000m and 10,000m. Kenenisa bekele wins the 2016 berlin marathon in a thrilling. After a strong surge to take the lead just before the 41kilometer mark, kenenisa bekele of ethiopia won the berlin marathon on sunday in 2. I have good shape, and if the weather conditions are good, and normally, in brussels the weather is. Sep 15, 20 kenenisa bekele could feel mo farah bearing down on him like a hawk swooping in for the kill. Aug 23, 2009 new york tadias ethiopian olympic champion kenenisa bekele won the gold medal in the 5000m race in berlin on sunday, marking the first time an athlete has ever won distance double at the iaaf world athletics championships. After working through an overwhelming amount of emails from around the world, we asked the 27yearold about a wide range of issues, from the chances of him racing usain bolt. Ethiopias kenenisa bekele claimed his fourth successive 10,000m world title with a stunning performance in berlin.
Alemitu bekele aga born 1976, ethiopian female longdistance runner competing for belgium. This is interview with kenenisa bekele by scc events on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Kenenisa bekele is best known for being one of the greatest distance runners in history. Kenenisa bekele is without doubt one of the greatest long distance runners of all time. Facts about kenenisa bekele the meaning of the name. Kenenisa bekele, the 22yearold ethiopian runner who is set to emerge as the glittering star of the track at the olympic games in athens, hides his face in. The most eligible bachelor in ethiopia kenenisa bekele, quit the bachelors club last saturday. Bbc sport athletics bekele wins fourth straight title. I have good shape, and if the weather conditions are good, and normally, in brussels the weather is good each year, the time is possible. Kenenisa bekele quotes it is possible for me to improve my time in brussels. Jan 08, 2010 ethiopian running legend kenenisa bekele took time out from training in the leadup to sundays bupa great edinburgh international cross country to answer your questions. He is best known for his quick turnover and his smooth, efficient running style.
Some of the older links have gone dead, so ive linked to the internet archives backedup version of the website. The kenenisa bekele of 2017 is not the same kenenisa bekele that won gold medals with stunning regularity a decade ago. Kenenisa bekele could feel mo farah bearing down on him like a hawk swooping in for the kill. Alemu bekele born 1990, ethiopian longdistance runner. Bekeles winning time of two hours, 3 minutes and 3 seconds was six seconds outside dennis kimettos world record, also set in berlin in 2014 and is the second best time. This is the interview that i did with kenenisa bekele on thursday, may 19 at the great run manchester presser.
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In march 2001, he won the iaaf world junior cross country title by a full 33 seconds. Kenenisa bekele technique for running run forefoot. May 16, 2016 on this late morning in february, pitsiladis explained that he wanted to produce the next kenenisa, a reference to kenenisa bekele, a native of bekoji who is an 11time world crosscountry. Edna mall addis ababa is a 15minute walk from kenenisa hotel, while friendship business center is 0. Kenenisa bekele stock pictures, royaltyfree photos. In another sad example of a promising athlete gone before her time, 1500 meter world youth champion alem techale of ethiopia died on tuesday of a heart attack during a training run. Kenenisa bekele marries a film star marathon you can do it. This time, however, the prey outfoxed the predator. Ethiopian running legend kenenisa bekele took time out from training in the leadup to sundays bupa great edinburgh international cross country to answer your questions. Jan 16, 2020 ethiopian kenenisa bekele restaked his claim as the greatest runner in history, winning the berlin marathon in 2.
Kenenisa bekele wins berlin marathon, misses world mark. Abebech afework bekele born 1990, ethiopian female half marathon runner. Part of bekeles success was based on his explosive kick. Bekele, who has never been beaten at the distance, set a new championship record of 26 minutes 45. It discusses his life, the tragic events with his fiancee, and how he trains at 2000 3000m of altitude.
Kenenisa bekele, born june, 1982, near bekoji, ethiopia, ethiopian longdistance runner who won olympic gold medals in the 10,000 metres in 2004 and in both the 5,000 metres and the 10,000 metres in 2008. Berlin ap kenenisa bekele of ethiopia pulled away from wilson kipsang of kenya late in the race to win the berlin marathon just outside the world record time on sunday. Kenenisa bekele wins world distance double video interview. Kenenisa bekele was born in 1982 at bekoji, arsi zone, the same town as the dibaba sisters ejegayehu, tirunesh and genzebe and their cousin derartu tulu. At the 2004 olympics he won the gold medal in the 10,000 m and the. On this late morning in february, pitsiladis explained that he wanted to produce the next kenenisa, a reference to kenenisa bekele, a native of bekoji who is an 11time world crosscountry. Ethiopia kenenisa bekele has left his actress wife at home. Over the years ive amassed quite an impressive collection of links to various running websites. Its a remarkable achievement but im mostly envious that he completed the course before the rain started plunging down.
He won the gold medal in both the 5000 m and 10,000 m events at the 2008 summer olympics. He currently holds the world records for the 5000m and 0m as well as the indoor 2000m, 2 mile, and 5000m. Ethiopias kenenisa bekele has run the secondfastest marathon of all time, in berlin. He also won the paris 2014 and berlin 2016 and 2019 marathons. Crosscountry running is great for strength and stamina and the uk is full of great events. Kenenisa bekele, the world record holder at 5,000m and 10,000m and the second fastest man in a record eligible marathon, fell. Feb 27, 2014 show to all guramayle viewers we want to thank for your suggestion and comment. He is the fourth fastest ethiopian ever over 5000 m and 3000 metres. Ethiopias kenenisa bekele is arguably the greatest distance runner of all time, a fact underscored in berlins olympic stadium last summer when he successfully repeated the 5,000m10,000m. The 32yearold has won three olympic titles over 5 and 10,000m, five world championship titles on the track and still holds the world records at both distances. Kenenisa bekele personal french biography with kenenisa bekele. Techale, 18, was engaged to 5000 and 0 meter world record holder and 2004 athlete of the year kenenisa. He won a double at the 2008 summer olympics in these events. You can order a 10 dvd set with around 80 of his races before he moved completely to the road, almost all with long coverage and in perfect picture quality.
Buffet and vegetarian breakfast options are available each morning at kenenisa hotel. Bekeles fall was not picked up on the race broadcast, but the. At the front of the race, kenenisa bekele has missed the world record by a couple of seconds, running the secondquickest race humanity has ever seen. Jun 20, 2004 kenenisa bekele, the 22yearold ethiopian runner who is set to emerge as the glittering star of the track at the olympic games in athens, hides his face in his hands. He won a double at the 2008 summer olympics in these events, he also won the 2004 olympic title over 10,000 m. Exclusive interview with kenenisa bekele runners world. Site powered and maintained by enigma sport advertizing credits contact kenenisa.
Ethiopias kenenisa bekele and tirunesh dibaba fall short. Kenenisa bekele interview from 2016 great citygames. Kenenisa bekele wins paris marathon the associated press april 6, 2014, 1. Mo farah beaten in great north run sprint finish by. Follow kenenisa bekeles instagram account to see all 12 of their photos and videos. It is necessary to acknowledge that the name kenenisa bekele is a habesha name, which means that kenenisa is properly addressed by his first name only. Bbc sport athletics kenenisa bekele answers your questions. Ethiopian kenenisa bekele restaked his claim as the greatest runner in history, winning the berlin marathon in 2. Interview with athletics star kenenisa bekele aips ec addis ababa, november 2014 duration. Kenenisa bekele pre london marathon interview with larry eder. There was to be no glorious finale for farah in his first attempt at a halfmarathon yet great britains olympic champion can take solace from the fact that he was beaten here by one of the finest lon.
The triple olympic champion beat his own best time by two minutes. Jan 19, 2017 kenenisa bekele, the world record holder at 5,000m and 10,000m and the second fastest man in a record eligible marathon, fell. Entering 2003, bekele, then 21, had been a cross country prodigy, but had yet to establish himself on the track. Edna mall addis ababa is a 15minute walk from kenenisa hotel, while friendship business center. Last september, kenenisa battled wilson kipsang for 40 kilometers, then, sped away to a 2. The accommodation offers a range of wellness facilities including a spa center and a sauna. Nov 16, 2014 5000 and 0 meter world record holder kenenisa bekele is being interview in the start of 20. Find highquality kenenisa bekele stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Techale, 18, was engaged to 5000 and 0 meter world record holder. Bekele says unjust that he was left off olympic team. Kenenisa bekele is one of the finest distance runners of all times. Kenenisa bekele, an ethiopian longdistance runner, holds the world record and olympic record in both the 5000 m and 10,000 m events, and his technique for running is impressive and super efficient.
Ethiopias kenenisa bekele won a historic distance double at the 2009 world athletics championships in berlin. Stewart was always a step ahead doug gillon sports writer ian stewart is embraced by his wife rosemary following his victory in the 5000m at meadowbank. Athlete kenenisa bekele and his wife danawit gebreegzabher. Sep 26, 2016 bekele is the most accomplished crosscountry runner in history, with six long 12 km course and five short 4 km course titles. Athlet kenenisa bekele interview holiday special with athlet kenenisa bekele seifu fantahun show of. Kenenisa bekele has left his actress wife at home to avoid any distractions 3 ethiopian born women compete for their adopted countries in beijing team ethiopias beijing 2008 schedule. The final two kilometers were run fast and furiously, as kenenisa bekele called on the muscle memory of fast 5000 meter and 10,000 meter races and ran 6. Sep 25, 2016 after a strong surge to take the lead just before the 41kilometer mark, kenenisa bekele of ethiopia won the berlin marathon on sunday in 2. Kenenisa bekele just misses world record at the berlin. Wilson kipsang broke, but held on enough to show that he is back, and will be a force to reckon with in future races. Apr 06, 2014 kenenisa bekele wins paris marathon the associated press april 6, 2014, 1.
Kenenisa bekele repeats as olympic champion with an easy win in the mens 0m. The early part of the race is dictated by eritrean kidane tadasse, but bekele bides him time and takes charge with one lap to go, finishing in an olympic record time of 27. The world record holder at 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters, kenenisa has focused over the past two years on the marathon. He later had success in the marathon like many of his countrymen, bekele admired ethiopian olympic gold medalwinning runners haile gebrselassie, fatuma roba, and bekoji native derartu. Born in bekoji, ethiopia, the second of six children, kenenisa bekele began running in primary school. Follow kenenisa bekele s instagram account to see all 12 of their photos and videos. His initial inspiration came from watching other ethiopian running greats, particularly haile gebrselassie. Kenenisa bekele, ethiopian longdistance runner who won olympic gold medals in the 10,000 meters in 2004 and in both the 5,000 meters and the 10,000 meters in 2008. Nov 22, 2007 the most eligible bachelor in ethiopia kenenisa bekele, quit the bachelors club last saturday.