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Haile won the Berlin Marathon in 2:04:26 (4:44.8 per mile), setting the world record and...

September 30, 2007 · Haile Gebrselassie · Marathon · On this day

Haile Gebrselassie

Haile won the Berlin Marathon in 2:04:26 (4:44.8 per mile), setting the world record and shaving 29 seconds off Paul Tergat's record, set on the same course in 2003.

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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