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Originally published by Nation Sportssports
October 26, 2024
1y ago
Kamathi, man who chased down Gebrselassie now chases criminals
Ethiopian great was unbeatable before then little-known Kenyan ended his 37-race winning streak...
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The article highlights the transformation of Waweru Kamathi, who famously defeated Haile Gebrselassie in a notable athletics race, to now serving as an Inspector of Police chasing criminals after his retirement from athletics.
- August 8, 2001: Kamathi ended Gebrselassie's impressive 37-race winning streak at the World Athletics Championships in Edmonton, Canada.
- Waweru Kamathi: The last Kenyan to win the 10,000m at the world championships.
- Kamathi, who is now 46, reminisces, "Haile didn't know what hit him," emphasizing the surprise element of his victory.
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