Haile Gebrselassie

 Haile Gebrselassie is 5'5" and is the fastest distance runner ever. He is from Ethiopia and was born on April 18, 1973 and was one of 10 children. When he was younger he had to run 10k everyday to get to school. Little did he know that this would be the start of him one day being a very promising distance runner. Haile broke many records and won many races. His carrer as an athlete sky rocketed after he ran the fastest half marathon. Walt Disney Pictures gave him the role to be in a movie called "Endurance" about his story and how he pushed to reach his dream. Haile also ran the fastest marathon ever.  He completed and won the Berlin marathon in just 2:03:59 on September 28,2010. It is said that this is the current world record. I really look up to this man, he is very inspiring and makes me want to get up right now and go run a couple of miles:P  Not only is he an amazing runner, but he is also organzing ways to help kids who dream about being successful in running.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gXuOB-PxxE&feature=related