Buzunesh Deba – Tadias Magazine

Buzunesh Deba Ready for Boston

After placing second at the New York City marathon in November, Buzunesh Deba is preparing for Monday’s Boston marathon.

Buzunesh Deba is chasing victory again in one of the world’s greatest marathons: New York City 2012.

Firehiwot Dado and Buzunesh Deba were greeted like homecoming queens at the Queen of Sheba in New York.

The Ethiopia-born runner is biding to become the first New Yorker to win the New York City Marathon since 1974.

If Buzunesh Deba wins the race next month, she will become the first New Yorker to win the ING New York City Marathon.

Buzunesh Deba of New York City ran the 11th-fastest marathon in the world this year at the 2011 San Diego Marathon.

Spring signals the continuation of Ethiopian domination of foot-race competitions in the U.S.

Haile Gebrselassie and Derartu Tulu are widely expected to lead the charge in their respective categories at Sunday’s New York City Marathon.