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Haile Gebrselassie revolutionized the world of long-distance running over the last decade. His world records stagger the imagination. He won two Olympic 10,000m golds, eight world and indoor championships; and set 17 world records over four different distances. This book was completed in the days after his brave attempt to defend his title in Athens 2004, with the last chapter covering his final race. This biography is fascinating, detailing his early life in war-torn Ethiopia, and his rise to godlike status in the track world
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