Ethiopian marathon runner fueled by homeland

Long-distance running is not only Ethiopias national sport; it is a source of pride for Ethiopians all over the world. Worldfocus contributing blogger Tesfaye Negussie went to Ethiopia and interviewed Derartu Tulu, who won the New York City Marathon in 2009, about what it takes to be one of the best runners in the world. http://worldfocus.org/blog/2010/03/25/ethiopian-marathon-runner-fueled-by-hom...

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• Deratu Tulu
• Ethiopia
• long-distance running
• New York City Marathon
• Tesfaye Negussie

[wiwrd11]

Derartu Tulu , I respect your work ! You inspire all the other African women by winning the first Olympic gold in the long distance running 1992. Your story will be an inspiration for many generations all over the world!

[Dzongka]

@FATIGUEDOUT I'm pretty sure Jesus spoke Aramaic, not Amharic.

[ethiopiangangster]

ETHIOPIAN !!!!

[wojeb]

@hesitation24 That is all you CAN do I guess.

[316JOHNLT]

Kebr Le EGZIABHER Yun.

[Nottotv]

@hesitation24 Africa has alot of white population especially in S.AFrica ...please do your research.

[hesitation24]

@dazebhen1 exactly why i rofl'ed.

[dazebhen1]

@hesitation24 what is that supposed to mean

[AethiopidKING]

@FATIGUEDOUT

what on earth are you talkin about?

[hesitation24]

1:14 "Making her the first black african woman"

rofl.