Gebrselassie eyes 10,000 for Beijing Games (AP)
Haile Gebrselassie need not worry about the crisp, clean air in the green heart of the Netherlands. After deciding to skip the Olympic marathon in pollution-choked Beijing, the veteran will seek a spot on the Ethiopian 10,000-meter team for the Summer Games. He’ll compete Saturday at the FBK Games, hoping to set up a unique Olympic triple after winning the 10,000 at Atlanta in 1996 and Sydney in…
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