However, the Haile Gebrselassie-headlined showpiece was still the largest mass participation sports event to have taken place since the coronavirus lockdown. “But now I’m training for longer distances with the group in Debre Berhan. “It’s been a really difficult time,” added Gashahun, whose training group – featuring close to 80 athletes – is gaining in prominence in Ethiopia. “It’s difficult for the coaches, too,” he noted, “because the athletes ask us when the races will open up. Click here to read more about the women’s race and story of race winner Tsigie Gebreselama.

Source: Ethiopian News January 11, 2021 18:25 UTC