Haile made his running debut in New York City when he won the New York City Half Marathon...
Haile made his running debut in New York City when he won the New York City Half Marathon on 5 August 2007, in 59:24, breaking the previous course record by two minutes.
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