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“When I had no shoes I was comfortable - I used to run barefoot. When I wore shoes it was difficult. To run in shoes was ok, but at the beginning of my career it was hard.”

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Haile Gebrselassie
Haile Gebrselassie

Ethiopian long-distance runner widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes in the history of long-distance running. He has won numerous Olympic, World Championship, and World Marathon Majors titles. more

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