Haile Gebrselassie - Age has no bearing !!

ecoli

One of his best performances in years as he demolished a super field including Patrick Makau (Marathon WR holder), Kebede (Olympic and WC bronze medalist in the marathon) and Abshero (No.1 pick for the Ethiopian Marathon team)

Basically led from start to finish

He has definitely gave the selectors something to think about for London as he makes an attempt for his 5th Olympic Games. He plans on running in Hengelo next week

shels4ever

ecoli wrote: »

One of his best performances in years as he demolished a super field including Patrick Makau (Marathon WR holder), Kebede (Olympic and WC bronze medalist in the marathon) and Abshero (No.1 pick for the Ethiopian Marathon team)

Basically led from start to finish

He has definitely gave the selectors something to think about for London as he makes an attempt for his 5th Olympic Games. He plans on running in Hengelo next week

I though i'd read that he wasn't going for selection on the track this year and would run his last ever 10k on the trac in Hengelo?

ecoli

shels4ever wrote: »

I though i'd read that he wasn't going for selection on the track this year and would run his last ever 10k on the trac in Hengelo?

Think he pulled a u turn on that one as in interviews seemed very much focused on making the team. As Hengelo is being used as the Ethiopian trials it looks like he will need top 2 there to make the team

BobMac104

Where was this ?

ecoli

BobMac104 wrote: »

Where was this ?

Great Manchester Run 10k

upthe19th

Watched the race this morning. Great run from him today. His work rate is just terrific. He would inspire anybody.

BobMac104

Cool i think its on the red button all day for people (like me ) who missed it. You're right Rom his whole attitude is amazing.

walshb

Was this shown today? Damn!

Edit: Of course. red button!

walshb

No, not on the red button. F*&^ that!

Athletics at 1530 hrs BBC. I am sure they'll show clips/highlights.

Woddle

12 years ago, hard to believe. He confirmed on bbc today that he's aiming for a spot. Hope he does it, he's a legend

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eZ-x4IEoXM

BobMac104

Just watched it on the iplayer. Pretty awesome running km fairness and a great moment at the end.

az2wp0sye65487

BobMac104 wrote: »

Just watched it on the iplayer. Pretty awesome running km fairness and a great moment at the end.

I can't find it... BBC iPlayer?? I'm using the iPhone app but not having any luck. What did you search for??

BobMac104

Try expat shield to get around not being in the UK. Give it a Google. You'll be able to use the player then.

G-Money

He's running in Hengelo next Sunday in the 10,000m which is apparently doubling as the Ethiopian trials and the top 3 get picked.

I just checked though and it doesn't seem to be getting any TV coverage, at least on either Sky, Setanta, Eurosport or ESPN

rom

G-Money wrote: »

He's running in Hengelo next Sunday in the 10,000m which is apparently doubling as the Ethiopian trials and the top 3 get picked.

I just checked though and it doesn't seem to be getting any TV coverage, at least on either Sky, Setanta, Eurosport or ESPN

A week to find a dutch proxy ?
http://www.fbk-games.nl/media/live

M cebee

is the race tomorrow an official trial for the ethiopians?

G-Money

M cebee wrote: »

is the race tomorrow an official trial for the ethiopians?

Yep. First 3 across the line go to the Olympics for the 10,000m. I guess that means Kenenisa Bekele is concentrating on the 5000m only as he's not on the start list I don't think.

Pisco Sour

G-Money wrote: »

Yep. First 3 across the line go to the Olympics for the 10,000m. I guess that means Kenenisa Bekele is concentrating on the 5000m only as he's not on the start list I don't think.

I find this hard to believe. If Bekele is in proper shape he will not be overlooked. I cant imagine he is focusing solely on the 5000m.

G-Money

Actually it might be just the top 2 who get picked and the 3rd slot left vacant for Bekele. That's what I seemed to find when I did a google search there now.

M cebee

i dunno what time it's on at

it might be a long shot as i believe there's 13 ethiopians in the race

hope he does it anyhow

zAbbo

Stream here http://www.sportlemon.tv/v-4/0/132/v-413206.html

Itziger

On right now, thanks man.

Itziger

The years are cruel eh. Just couldn't go with the pace in the last 450 or so. Should've taken out Irish citizenship a few years ago.

M cebee

he ran a great race for an old guy

just eaten up on the last lap

i couldn't figure out his placing among the ethiopians on the romanian stream

Itziger

4th or 5th I think. Hard to say alright. Jeez, the Dutch tv coverage was rough. Still though, an added bonus to see it at all.

Woddle

G-Money wrote: »

Actually it might be just the top 2 who get picked and the 3rd slot left vacant for Bekele. That's what I seemed to find when I did a google search there now.

http://www.ethiosports.com/2012/05/27/haile-gebrselassie-fails-to-qualify-for-the-london-olympics/

Yep keeping a spot for Bekele

M cebee

bekele has a 5000 in the states soon ,rupp,farah and more among the field