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The Greatest: The Haile Gebrselassie Story

by Jim Denison (2004)

About this book

An inspiring biography tracing Gebrselassie's daily childhood run to school in rural Asella, Ethiopia to becoming distance running's emperor. This definitive sports work explores the career, athletic prowess, and legendary impact of Haile Gebrselassie across Athletics & Running.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story Era1990s-2010s
Protagonist / CoreHaile Gebrselassie

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