Jason Jett – Tadias Magazine

UPDATE: Interview with Buzunesh Deba: Eyeing the 2012 NYC Marathon

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

Admas Kifetew-Belilgne will achieve her Green Number status.

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

Photo: Firehiwot Dado & Buzunesh Deba hug after their stunning New York City Marathon victory on Sunday.

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

Perhaps it comes with the turf that the New York Abay soccer team believes it should dominate the competition.

There is a misconception among running enthusiasts that Ethiopians enjoy competing in hot weather.

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

Ethiopian women accomplished a 1-2-3 sweep in the Ottawa Marathon on Sunday, May 29.

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