Bisrat says Beyo was carrying a rock when he assaulted his coach, but didn't use it. Beyo represented Ethiopia in the men's 3,m steeplechase at last year's Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil where he failed to make the final.
Follow us. Ethiopia , London About the Author Motunde is one of our top assets as associate editor and social media manager. A hardworking copy editor with an eye for little details. You may also like. October 10, October 1, Features and Reports. Bekele credits impetus from new training group for stunning revival. November 23, World Athletics Continental Tour to launch in November 15, Label race scheme to fund anti-doping efforts in I didn't have much support but we did it.
I did the Mobot out of respect as well for him," he added. Not since the 10,m World Championships in Daegu in had anyone managed to beat Mo Farah in a major final and he was in no mood to round off his career with anything but glory. However, the Ethiopians were ready for him this time. Just like in the 10,m in Daegu when Ibrahim Jeilan who outkicked Mo Farah on the final lap, in London it was Muktar Edris , the world U20 champion and the world leader.
In a highly tactical race, Farah had positioned himself just off the pace throughout as he attempted to avoid the jostling that made him work so hard in the 10,m. But just as the bell sounded, three Ethiopians all burst forward at the same time, and for m Farah was swallowed up and unable to find his way out of the bunch.
It's not an excuse, but it took a lot more out of me than I realised. They had the game plan: one of them was going to sacrifice themselves. That's what they did tonight, and the better man won on the day. I got boxed in early on - it doesn't normally happen - but I got boxed in early and couldn't get out. Follow us. Ethiopia , London About the Author AthleticsAfrica.
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