Hello Athletic fans
I'm Ethiopian and looking forward to the long distance races.
For the first time , the Ethiopian team has stayed in the same hotel, training daily for the last 8 months.
They usually spend 1 month (due to lack of funds) in the hotel but this time, the government has given the federation enough funds so the athletes are razor sharp and hence, sparkling performances are expected. Most of the guys are very young and the experience will do them a world of good in the coming years.
I expect medals and lots of them but what colour? We'll have to wait and see.
As you lot are the experts , students of the game, who do you predicted will take Gold in the 10k and 5k for men and women? I'm interested to get your views. Will we see the next Abebe Bikela? Will we see the next Haile , KB, Derartu Tulu, Tirunesh etc? One thing is for sure, there's always a new talent that will arrive on the scene. The coaches are saying the boys and girls are ready.
Also looking forward to see what Kenya will bring. Unlike most people think, as Ethiopians, we also like to see our neighbors do well. Keep the distance races where they belong, in East Africa!!!!!!!
I think the 10k will go to Uganda. Breaking records is one thing but winning a world class competition is another so it should be a battle.
By the way why is USA putting untold political pressure on Ethiopia when Ethiopia is fighting for unity and to defeat poverty? That Anthony Bliken dude is a wrong un, a nutter.
Enjoy it guys and gals