Coming off his third 10K world championship gold medal, Haile beat Komen in another Zürich...

August 13, 1997 · Haile Gebrselassie · Marathon · On this day

Coming off his third 10K world championship gold medal, Haile beat Komen in another Zürich classic on 13 August 1997.

About Haile Gebrselassie

Haile Gebrselassie is a legendary Ethiopian long-distance runner, celebrated for his remarkable achievements in athletics, particularly in the 10,000 meters. With a career marked by multiple world records and Olympic gold medals, he is regarded as one of the greatest distance runners in history.

Nationality: Ethiopia
Born: 18 April 1973
World Records: 27
Olympic Medals: 2
World Championships: 4

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