Kenenesa to take part in 5000 meter distance at 16th ACC

Addis Ababa, May 4, 2008 - Ethiopian Athlete Kenenesa Bekele is to take part in 5000 meter race in the 16th African Athletics Championships (AAC) scheduled for today.

In an exclusive interview with ENA on Saturday, Kenenesa said he will exert maximum effort to win the competition.

He said “I'm eager to run before Ethiopians tremendous attendance, though I do not think I have made sufficient training.”

He said "I want the public to know the honor I have for AAC."

He expressed satisfaction over the victories achieved by Ethiopian athletes so far in the championship.

Ethiopian Athletics Federation decided participation of Kenenesa in 5000 meter later on Friday.

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