Haile Gebrselassie, Ethiopia’s athletics great, has been given the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS). Haile – who is the new President of the Athletics Federation – received his award at an event organized on Friday in the Greek capital, Athens. “What an honor to receive the AIMS Lifetime Achievement Award in Athens tonight, thank you!” Haile tweeted after the award. We are honoured to be able to recognise the achievements of Haile Gebrselassie and his unrivaled contribution to the Marathon Movement and world sport. What an honor to receive the AIMS Lifetime Achievement Award in Athens tonight, thank you!

Source: Ethiopian News November 12, 2016 12:03 UTC