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Haile won the Dubai Marathon on 16 January 2009 but fell short of breaking his own world...

January 16, 2009 · Haile Gebrselassie · Marathon · On this day

Haile Gebrselassie

Haile won the Dubai Marathon on 16 January 2009 but fell short of breaking his own world record that he had set four months earlier on the flat course.

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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