Ethiopia's Aselefech Mergia is back. The Dubai course record holder prevailed by :01 in an epic final straight battle over World half marathon champ Gladys Cherono to take home $200,000 in the deepest women's marathon ever (top 10) bumping Desi Linden from the fastest 10th place finisher ever.
Canova, who also reveals he coached the race winner, is still VERY bullish on Bekele’s future.
*MB: Canova talks about Bekele after Dubai- "His engine is still the most powerful in the World" - Reveals he coached the winner!!