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Biofile with Asafa Powell  | read this item

Biofile with Asafa Powell

Status: 100 and 200 meter sprinter representing Jamaica. Held the 100 meter world record from June 2005 to May 2008 with 9.77 and 9.74 clockings. His PB is 9.72.
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 190
DOB: November 23, 1982 In: Spanish Town, Jamaica
Track Inspirations: “No.”
First Track & Field Memory: “I wasn’t really an athlete [...]

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Biofile with Tirunesh DiBaba  | read this item

Biofile with Tirunesh DiBaba

Status: Olympic champion Ethiopian middle distance runner is one of the most dominant female athletes in the world today.
Ht: 5-6 Wt: 95.
DOB: June 8, 1985 In: Chefe village, Arsi, Ethiopia
Running Inspirations: “There were a lot of athletes that I admired but in particular I can think of Derartu (Tulu – her cousin) and Haile (Gebreselassie).”
Hobbies/Interests: [...]

Biofile with Tirunesh Dibaba  | read this item

Biofile with Tirunesh Dibaba

DOB: June 8, 1985 In: Chefe village, Arsi, Ethiopia
Running Inspirations: “There were a lot of athletes that I admired but in particular I can think of Derartu (Tulu – her cousin) and Haile (Gebreselassie).”
Leisure Activities/Interests: “I watch movies and I also go to churches.”
Musical Tastes: “Lots of American music [smiles]. Ethiopian music, [...]

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