Genzebe’s choice of events at the IAAF World Championships in Beijing opens or closes the door to a possible gold for women in her event, as she would be favored in either the 1500 or 5000.
By Phil Minshull, IAAF
Genzebe Dibaba set an African 1500m record of 3:54.11 in Barcelona’s famous...
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