BOSTON - The 2014 B.A.A. 5K was one for the ages, as thousands of runners took to the streets of Boston in celebration. Ethiopia's Dejen Gebremeskel set a new men's event record of 13 minutes, 26 seconds, while Providence, Rhode Island's Molly Huddle came from behind to win the women's race in 15:12. In total, more … [Read more...]
Dejen Gebremeskel takes 4th Carlsbad title
March 31, 2014 By
CARLSBAD, Calif. - March 30, 2014 - Racing against 39-year-old multiple Olympic medalist and four-time world champion Bernard Lagat at the 29th Carlsbad 5000, 24-year-old Dejen Gebremeskel of Ethiopia knew he had to use experience to his advantage on Sunday morning. … [Read more...]
Ethiopians rule Carlsbad
April 2, 2012 By
CARLSBAD, Calif. - (April 1, 2012) - The 27th Carlsbad 5000 had a familiar ring with repeat champions, fast times and windy conditions. When it ended Sunday, Dejen Gebremeskel of Ethiopia won the men's championship for the second year in a row, clocking 13 minutes, 11 seconds, tying for the fourth-fastest time ever on … [Read more...]
Ethiopians Sweep Carlsbad 5000
April 4, 2011 By
Ethiopians Sweep Carlsbad 5000 Photocredit - Photorun.net Americans place third in each invitational race; age group records highlight perfect day for 26th annual 'Party by the Sea' By Bert Rosenthal CARLSBAD, Calif. - (April 3, 2011) - A confident Dejen Gebremeskel and a wispy Aheza Kiros gave Ethiopia a … [Read more...]
