There is always excitement in Ethiopia when an athlete comes along to simultaneously hold national titles in cross country and on the track. But after training with some big names in the national team, I got my strength of mind back. I realised that I really have what it takes to be a very good athlete.”Another stroke of luckBuoyed by his inclusion in the national team, Molla continued doing well in the domestic circuit. Even though I won the national title, the selection was done based on the best running times abroad. I remember I had to sign next to his name when I received the national team kit from the store [because it was so last minute].

Source: Ethiopian News March 21, 2017 17:37 UTC