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🏃Learn about Kenenisa Bekele's incredible marathon journey, characterized by strong determination and dreams of the Olympics. Kenenisa Bekele, one of the greatest distance runners in history, has embarked on a remarkable journey from dominating the track to conquering the roads in marathon racing. Renowned for his extraordinary achievements in events like the 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters, Bekele transitioned to marathon running with high expectations. Despite facing a series of injuries throughout his marathon journey, ranging from Achilles pain to back issues, Kenenisa Bekele has persisted with unwavering determination. His resilience was evident when he secured a commendable third-place finish in the 2016 London Marathon, despite setbacks. However, the disappointment of not being selected for the Ethiopian marathon team for the Rio 2016 Olympics followed. Nevertheless, Bekele bounced back triumphantly at the 2016 Berlin Marathon, narrowly missing out on the world record. His relentless pursuit of excellence continued in 2019 when he came agonizingly close to breaking the world record in Berlin, falling short by just two seconds. This near miss only fueled his determination to reclaim his legendary form. Bekele's marathon resurgence is evident in his personal best time of 2:01:41, achieved in Berlin 2019, which still stands as the third-fastest time ever recorded. This remarkable feat has instilled confidence in his potential for greatness in the marathon distance. With his sights set on the 2023 Valencia Marathon, Bekele remains steadfast in his belief in his abilities. His aspirations extend beyond mere participation; Bekele is committed to giving his absolute best in every race. Looking ahead, he harbors dreams of breaking the “Masters“ world record and competing in the marathon at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Despite facing formidable competition and daunting challenges, Bekele's unwavering determination and relentless pursuit of excellence continue to inspire fans worldwide. ========================================== Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use“ for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS ✨ #kenenisabekele #marathon #trackandfield
