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Bangalore, 13th October, 2014: 27 World Records, 4 World Championships, 2 gold medals and still running- one of the greatest long distance runners in the world, Haile Gebrselassie is all in for the Bengaluru Marathon. adidas, India’s #1 sportswear brand is excited to announce the presence of the running legend for the most anticipated run in the Garden City.
Haile Gebrselassie, shares a message prior to his visit, “Hello India! I am really excited to be part of the big marathon that is set to take place in Bangalore on 19th October. I’ve heard a lot about the ever growing passion for running in India and now I’m looking forward to experiencing this in person at the Bangalore Marathon. So gear up, work hard and go all in for your personal best! See you all next week!”
Talking about Haile’s visit, Tushar Goculdas, Brand Director - adidas India said, “Running is deeply rooted to the core of our brand and we share a strong heritage with the sport. Our mission is to create unmatched running experiences, build on India’s strong running culture and take it to the next level. Bengaluru is one of the biggest hubs for running in India and Haile’s presence at the Bengaluru Marathon will certainly be a big boost for the city’s passionate runners. Haile personifies the adidas athlete- he is extremely passionate about running, always looks to go beyond his best and is an inspiration to aspiring runners across the world. His visit will also be a great opportunity for runners to engage with the legend and learn from his knowledge and experiences.”
Haile is set to meet the city’s runners at Bengaluru Marathon Expo, Kanteerava Stadium on 18th October and will flag off the Bengaluru Marathon on 19th October.
