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Athletics | May 27, 2026

Passing the Torch: Haile Gebrselassie on Africa’s Historic Olympic Milestone

When Haile Gebrselassie flashes his famous, radiant smile, it usually means he has either just broken a world record or is looking toward a brighter future. Today, the Ethiopian running icon’s trademark grin was wider than ever as he spoke passionately about a historic milestone that is set to rewrite the story of global sports: the Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympics....

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