Bekele tops bill in star-studded line-up

The tenth SPAR Great Ireland Run and SPAR Mini and Junior Great Ireland Runs should create a special atmosphere in the Phoenix Park in Dublin tomorrow as over 11,000 adults and children enjoy a family day out.

Kenenisa Bekele from Ethiopia, the reigning double Olympic champion at 5,000 and 10,000 metres, and world record holder at both distances, will open his campaign before defending his titles in London.

Bekele should be strongly challenged by defending champion, Jesus Espana from Spain and will be joined by his compatriot and European cross-country silver medallist Ayad Lamdassem.