Bekele fiancée dies
Eighteen-year-old Alem Techale had been due to marry Bekele, the world record holder over both 5,000m and 10,000m, in May.
Techale was a talented athlete winning gold over 1,500m at the 2003 World Youth Championships.
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SUBSCRIBEEighteen-year-old Alem Techale had been due to marry Bekele, the world record holder over both 5,000m and 10,000m, in May.
Techale was a talented athlete winning gold over 1,500m at the 2003 World Youth Championships.
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