Haile Gebrselassie

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Haile Gebrselassie born?April 18, 1973
2. Where was Haile Gebrselassie born?Asella, Ethiopia
3. Who is Haile Gebrselassie?Haile Gebrselassie is a famous runner from Ethiopia, born in 1973. He is known for breaking many world records in long‑distance running.
4. What records did Haile Gebrselassie break?He set 27 official world records from 5,000 meters up to the marathon. He was the first man to run the 10,000 meters in under 27 minutes and the marathon in under 2 hours and 4 minutes.

Endurance Athlete: An athlete whose sport requires sustained physical exertion over extended periods.
World Marathon Majors: A series of the six most prestigious annual marathon races in the world.
Socioeconomic Development: The process by which a nation improves the economic, political, and social well-being of its people.