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Kenenisa Bekele parts way with NN Running Team
The first and only athlete to be crowned an Olympic, World Outdoor, World Indoor and World Cross Country champion, Kenenisa Bekele has parted ways with NN Running team after more than two decades of running under their stable and being a Nike representative.
The contract stated that after agreement between the two parties the Ethiopian track and road legend will participate in Valencia Marathon in December and also take part in the 2024 Paris Olympic which will be his fourth appearance.
NN Running Team through their founder Josephus Maria Melchior “Jos” Hermens, penned a down an emotional letter to the legend, wishing him the very best in the future and that they will still follow him up with great excitement.
“…we wish you all the best in your next step in running and will follow your upcoming results with great excitement. Thanks for being such a great team mate over the years. We’re always behind you!” said Hermens.
The Ethiopian great has a rich cabinet of 21 global titles (including U20 titles) and who also shattered six world records during his glittering career, has joined the Chinese shoe brand who have promised take long distance running to a new level.
After penning down the contract with brand, ANTA Sportswear, took to their social media page and said,” We’re taking long-distance running to new heights with Kenenisa Bekele! In our partnership we’re looking forward to optimizing the Kenenisa Resort and Sport Center and provide elite athletes with better training services and guarantees.”
The 41-year-old Bekele is currently the third fastest man in the world witha a time of 2:01.41 that he set in 2019 at the Berlin Marathon.
(10/16/2023) Views: 820 ⚡AMPby John Vaselyne
