Kenenisa and Tirunesh headlining the marathon selection
ADDIS ABABA (ETH): Ethiopian Athletics Federation confirmed marathon teams for World Championships in London. On the men side legendary Kenenisa Bekele with Dubai winner Tamirat Tola and Hamburg winner Tsegaye Mekonen. Reserves are Yemane Tsegaye and Mule Wasihun. Women are four because Mare Dibaba has the Wild card as defending champion. With her another top legend Tirunesh Dibaba with Birhane Dibaba and Shure Demissie. Two reserves are Aselefech Mergia and Amane Gobena. Informs Bizuayehu Wagaw.
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