There are a lot of people who would like to snatch the title from me. I think the short race is tougher than the long one because it requires speed and there are a lot of strong athletes, but I'm confident I can win.
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I've always liked the challenge of the shorter distance, and with no major championships for me in 2006 this is my chance. I like to run in the U.S. and I have heard a lot about this mile race in New York City.Kenenisa Bekele
There are many strong athletes and I'm sure they've trained harder this year. A lot of people would like to snatch these titles from me.
Kenenisa Bekele
It is for me a difficult race. I had never raced under 3,000 meters, so this is a very tough race for me. Maybe for the future it gives me confidence to improve. I'm not disappointed because it's my first time.
Kenenisa Bekele
The race was very fantastic, ... Today, I had my brother with me. He did everything very good. Today, everything was perfect.
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I want to run both races. It's not easy to compete in both races and this year I want to complete the double race for the last time.
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This year is very difficult for me to run after I after I lose my fiancee. I'm not preparing very well. I have sadness in my heart.
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