Haile Gebrselassie Sets New Marathon World Record!
September 30, 2007 | Tags: berlin-marathon • haile-gebreselassie • world-record
Some called Paul Tergat’s record an impossible feat to eclipse. Well, Haile Gebrselassie has proven it wasn’t with a finish at the Berlin Marathon of 2:04:26!
After having set numerous other world records, this amazing accomplishment certainly solidifies Haile’s well deserved position at the very top of the world’s best ever distance runners. Congratulations Haile!
Written by Mark Iocchelli · Filed Under Elite Running
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I watched the finish on German TV, what an amazing runner! In an interview he said two amazing things. 1) He apologized to the public for not running in 2:03 like he promised. 2) He apologized to the previous world record holder (and friend) Paul Tergat for dethroning him. Wow!
That’s the little man for you. Always has a smile on his face. What a champion he still is after all this time. What a range - former world indoor 1,500m champion to world marathon record holder…
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He is the best runner I have ever seen!!! He always has hope and that made him one of the most succeful athletes of all time!!