Ethiopia is to marathon what Brazil is to football Ethiopia is to marathon what Brazil is to football, said the Ethiopian country coordinator Aberu Zewede as the athletes from the African nation ran away with all the top places at the 28th Pune International Marathon, here today. Citing the countrys topography as the main reason behind producing top-class long distance runners, he said: Our runners are gifted. Its something like Brazilians when it comes to football. Running becomes natural for an Ethiopian becauseof the high altitudes. On an average we live on 3,000 metres altitudes. We have some ranges at a peak of well over 4000m, Zewede told PTI giving example of Mount Batu that sits at a peak of 4307m. The boys and girls automatically develop high stamina and endurance. We are proud to be a country of marathoners, he said basking in the glory of the Ethiopian contingent that returned with three gold, one silver and three bronze medals from three events here.
Posted on: Mon, 02 Dec 2013 06:49:36 +0000
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