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China pollution KOs marathon bid
China pollution KOs marathon bid
Last Modified: 10 Mar 2008
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Lucy Manning
Ethiopia's marathon world record holder Haile Gebrselassie blames pollution for his decision not to run in the Beijing Olympics marathon.
He's the world record holder - but Haile Gebrselassie won't be running the marathon in this summer's Olympic games.
The Ethiopian runner, who suffers from asthma, said the massive pollution in China was a threat to his health.
Gerbselassie said he would compete in the 10,000 metre event instead.
He's not the only runner to express worries about China's climate problem. Britain's Paula Radcliffe has called in pollution experts to help her Olympic plans.
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