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Bekoji ( Oromo: Boqojjii, Amharic: በቆጂ) is a town in central Ethiopia. Located in the Arsi Zone of the Oromia Region, it has a latitude and longitude of 7°35′N 39°10′E with an elevation of 2810 m. It is the administrative centre of Limuna Bilbilo woreda .
Mar 27, 2018 · Bekoji is a small rural town in central Ethiopia, and at least eight Olympic medallists, world title and world record holders come from there. Their accomplishments are inspiring a new...
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May 31, 2016 · Bekoji, the town of just under twenty thousand people is the home of renowned athletes Kenenisa Bekele, Tirunesh Dibaba and Fatuma Roba who were all discovered and trained by one man-...
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Jun 7, 2016 · You have probably never heard of Bekoji, but this small town in the highlands of Ethiopia has had a huge impact on athletics.Some of the best runners in the ...
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This small and isolated town lies in the south of the country and is becoming famous for being the "town of runners". In recent years, 6 runners from Bekoji won at least one Olympic gold medal for long distance running.
Mar 27, 2018 · Bekoji is a small, rural town in central Ethiopia, and at least eight Olympic medallists, world title and world record holders come from there.
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Jun 15, 2024 · Two towns stand out as cradles of this athletic prowess: Eldoret in Kenya and Bekoji in Ethiopia. Eldoret, often referred to as the “City of Champions,” is renowned for its ideal training conditions.
