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Then, on 27 June 2007, Haile launched an attack upon the world record for the one hour run,...

June 27, 2007 · Haile Gebrselassie · Marathon · On this day

Haile Gebrselassie

Then, on 27 June 2007, Haile launched an attack upon the world record for the one hour run, in Ostrava, Czech Republic.

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

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