Sports Illustrated is reporting that Haile Gebrselassie, the marathon world record holder, will likely be announcing his U.S. Marathon debut this coming November in the New York City Marathon. Celebrating National Running Day with 1,200 school children today at Icahn Stadium, the fastest marathoner ever will beĀ aking an announcement about his plans at about 12:30 PM, EST.
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I wonder if he is scared that I am running this year after my 5:52:50 Marine Corps Marathon last year. He may back out when he finds out.
LOL! You never know! Would be cool if he runs though!