While big-name athletes from other nations might be giving Bathurst a miss, Ethiopia will be fielding their strongest team. However, the Ethiopian athletes with whom I shared the hotel lobby maintained the utmost confidence. Bekele is a household name in Ethiopia, and unsurprisingly revered by all Ethiopian athletes. Although many of Ethiopia’s top runners come from throughout the country, Bekoji has gained particular notoriety for not only this crop of superstars, but also the legend and coach Sentayehu Eshetu. But moreover, Ethiopian runners are keen to run on dramatically uneven surfaces, making it harder to run fast.

Source: Ethiopian News February 16, 2023 16:22 UTC