Haile Gebrselassie
Ethiopian athlete
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Haile Gebrselassie is a renowned Ethiopian long-distance runner celebrated for his dominance in the 1990s. He captured Olympic gold medals in the 10,000-meter race at both the 1996 Atlanta Games and the 2000 Sydney Games. Gebrselassie also won gold in the 5,000-meter race at the Sydney Games. He set numerous world records throughout his career and is considered one of the greatest distance runners of all time. His success has inspired many, contributing to Ethiopia's strong reputation in track and field.123
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