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NY Marathon: Derartu Tulu to defend title, Haile Gebrselassie to make first appearance
New York – Defending champion and double Olympic gold medalist Derartu Tulu will attempt a repeat, and world record holder Haile Gebrselassie will make his first career appearance when the ING New York City Marathon will kick off on Sunday, November 7, 2010.
The men’s event will feature elite athletes like three-time London and two-time ING New York City Marathon champion Martin Lel (Kenya),...
Haile Gebrselassie to make New York City Marathon debut
Ethiopian world-record holder Haile Gebrselassie will make his first appearance in the New York City Marathon in November, the New York Road Runners Club said Wednesday.
“It is pretty much a thrill of a lifetime for us to host Haile in the marathon,” Road Runners president Mary Wittenberg said in a statement. “We have looked forward to this day for literally years.”
This year’s...
