Derartu Tulu – Tadias Magazine

In The Footsteps of Derartu, Gete, Fatuma and Gezahegne: Tiki Gelana Was Ready For The London Olympic Marathon

Tiki Gelana was prepared for almost everything in Sunday’s race.

As the 2012 Olympic Games approach, Bekoji, Ethiopia is attracting media attention.

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

Derartu Tulu became the second Ethiopian in three years to ring the closing bell on the floor of a U.S. stock exchange.

Derartu Tulu of Ethiopia and Eritrea-born Keflezighi of the U.S., have won the 2009 New York City Marathon.