Haile Gebrselassie Reflects on 25 Years of the Great Ethiopian Run

Haile Gebrselassie Reflects on 25 Years of the Great Ethiopian Run

In a candid interview with Capital, legendary Ethiopian athlete Haile Gebrselassie shares his heartfelt reflections on the 25th anniversary of the Great Ethiopian Run (GER). Since its inception in 2001, GER has evolved from a simple dream of creating a European-style running event into a nationwide celebration of unity, health, and community spirit. Haile underscores how the event has transformed Ethiopia’s athletic culture by making running acc…