Kenosi's Rare Privilege
Monday, December 14, 2009
The Ethiopian boasts of several Olympic medals and has brought to an end a marathon 27 world records. Currently, he is the G4S global ambassador. Kenosi is the G4S 4teen's 200m sprinter.
He recently travelled to Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa to meet 36-year-old Gebrselassie. The Ethiopian had invited Kenosi and fellow G4S 4teen sprinter from Nigeria Obinna Metu to spend some time with him so they could train and learn.
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