One of the best sportsperson the world has ever seen in recent times has decided to retire, in a decision that has shocked many. Haile Gebrselassie in a career spanning 18 year created 27 world records in marathon races, what a stupendous achievement. These records are remarkable since marathon is a highly competitive sport (running is an exact sport all other sports are trying to be), unlike other sports there is no paraphernalia, no nothing, you just got to run. Anyone with two legs is a competitor, that means 6 billion people on the planet!. That is why it is incredible. Haile Gebrselassie hailed from a poor family in Ethiopia, as a child growing up on a farm he used to run to school every morning. This led to a distinctive running posture, with his left arm crooked as if still holding his schoolbooks. A well liked sportsperson he has been an inspirational figure for a generation of marathon runners.
