Haile pins hopes on Ethiopian triumph

Ethiopia’s Haile Gebrselassie is aiming to become the first man to win three consecutive Olympic 10,000metres gold medals – but he still puts his nation’s interests first.

Haile pins hopes on Ethiopian triumph

Ethiopia’s Haile Gebrselassie is aiming to become the first man to win three consecutive Olympic 10,000metres gold medals – but he still puts his nation’s interests first.

The man affectionately known as the ‘Little Emperor’ finished second behind compatriot Kenenisa Bekele at the 2003 World Championships in Paris and was gracious in defeat.

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