http://allafrica.com/stories/201011081361.html

Just how many golds has this legend denied us over the years? A great sportsman, who continuosuly forced us to up our track game.
do i hear a big sigh of relief from the kenyan athletes?

Some reports say he will reconsider retirement decision.

sanaaa!!

"He broke 61 Ethiopian National Records ranging from 800 meters to the marathon, set 27 world records, and is widely considered one of the greatest distance runners in history"....wiki!!

This was one great athlete, maybe the greatest long distance runner the world has ever seen!!!!

stop being short sighted...we need to improve not reduce competition. akina Bekele are still around and more will come from the Ethiopian Highlands...so the game is still on.
To me - he is a great sportsman, who took the races to another level. Kudos Mr. Haile Gebrselassie.
Although I nearly cried, in 2000. the 10000m final was a great final. best of the best. he came up on top.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5D56ZAvcxN0