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Running neck and neck with Kipchoge was a very difficult part of the race, but I believed my finish would be strong enough to win

— Kenenisa Bekele

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These victories are more significant in my eyes than my previous ones, because in the past I had my fiancée with me, encouraging me

Listen to your body and make the necessary sacrifices. If you do that, you can fulfil your marathon potential and finish your career with a flourish

I know that Valencia is very fast. And [on the entry list] there are many strong competitors from different countries, so the expectations are very high

I train hard, but I’ve been struggling for a long time with injury–I’ve never finished my [marathon] training in a good way

Maintaining fitness levels and full health as an athlete in your mid-30s will be hard. But don’t give up. Stick with it and aim to sign off your career on a high.

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