He absolutely deserves to go the Olympics. This would be his last good chance. Let's not forget we will get the match up between him and Kipchoge at last at the Marathon.
The Ethiopian team will only choose the very best athletes who stand a realistic chance of a medal. His impressive second place in the recent London marathon, considering he has now turned 40, was very incredible, but there are equally impressive, and far younger athletes, who probably deserve their first taste of Olympic glory. Also Bekele has never been a consistent marathoner, like Eliud Kipchoge Bekele has been to several Olympic games already, so i recon other runners will get chosen instead.
I’m a huge fan of Kenenisa Bekele and I do believe that he should be a part of the Ethiopian Olympic team not because of past achievements but because of current 2 performances in marathon
Strongly I believe Bekele will be selected to Paris, but himself and Kipchoge will have hard time to reach podium as younger generation have grown so strong.
I'm a forever fan of his, he's been inspiring, incredible and unforgettable to watch. Would love to see him at the Olympics again. My absolute favorite distance runner #goat
Not only is he the distance running goat, he just keeps going because of his love for running and his will to keep competing. Feel so lucky to have been able to watch so many of his epic races.
Will you make a London Marathon 2024 recap video? Would love to see that!! And yes - I absolutely think Bekele should go to the Paris Olympics. No doubt.
He will definitely be selected for Paris. After running such a world class times at age of 41, there is no reason why he shouldn't be selected. He is God for thousands of athletes (including me). Whole world wants to see Kipchoge-Bekele battle after a very long time. Good luck to him. Love from India 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
My hunch was correct- Kenenisa made it to the Team!! Ssoooo damm happy for him. We will finally get the match-uo fans have been waiting over after 20 year wait. 🎉🎉🎉 The Olymlic marathon will be the most anticipated event now!!?
There was person thatbargued with me when Bekele ran a 2:06 Marathon. He said Bekele was finished. Where is the person now... I think Nike also though he is washed up. On this race, he says his lower back gave him problems towards the end. Bekele should and must be part of the Ethiopian team. He has outdone the younger guys. God bless you all and as usual have a blessed day.
Sisay, Bekele, Tola makes the most sense. It's crazy to think how Bekele's London performance would have been a NR for most countries and a WR in 2008. In the US, Ryan Hall is the same age as Bekele and ran his PB (just under 2:05) nearly a decade and half ago before giving up running.
He has a lot left in the tank and should be a contender at the Paris Olympics...I won my last Half at 44 on a trail, which is more difficult than the roads.He still has confidence and is still determined to prove himself. Bekele all the way for me...
hey @TRP, if Bekele and Kipchoge are selected, it would be cool to see if any other pair of athletes in history have raced in the olympics with a 20 year gap (5,000m 2004 & 2008, Marathon 2024). Even cooler, imagine medaling together with a 20 year gap. That probably has never happened in the history of the olympics (any individual sport). Love the channel!
Yes, he definitely should qualify for the Olympics. I'm pretty sure he could have 1 to 3 places as he highly competitive he is... I wish him the best. The Ethiopin Olympics community must consider him to be a part of the team. I'm also from Ethiopia and love Kenenisa. He is my hero!!!
Yes he is the greatest distance runner of all time so far. Ethopia should still select athletes who are the most likely to bring home medals and with their depth of athletes that's a tough call to make.
Get him to the Olympics, imagine the feelings he will experience being back on the world biggest stage where he dominated, this man has bigger goals than London marathon he wants gold medals and world records so he should absolutely be at 2024 Paris condsidering he's proven he is a 2:01 guy, recently consistent and possibly capable of a 2:0X even at his age.
If he and Kipchoge were racing over the last few miles in Paris, that would truly be a throwback. Then all we'd need is for Hicham El-Guerrouj to come out of retirement, train for a marathon, and run with Kipchoge and Bekele, and we'd have a rematch of the greatest ever mile runner vs the greatest ever 10k runner vs the greatest ever marathoner.
He should be on the team with Tola and Geleta and yes they owe him this one to be fair. On merit, his pedigree is enough, but his '23 Valencia 2:04:19 and '24 London 2:04:14 times qualify him. He would have a chance to break Rotich's '21 Paris 2:04:21. He is indeed timeless.
I would love to see Bekele selected for the Ethiopian Team to run the marathon in Paris. It may be the long anticipated Bekele Kipchoge show down that has not eventuated over the past few years since Bekele came within seconds of Kipchoge’s then WR.
Honestly - we shouldn’t be wondering if he can make this team, that should be automatic. Even as crazy as it sounds, if he keeps going sub 2:06-2:07, we may seriously be talking about him the 2028 team. If his motivation stays high it’s absolutely a real possibility. As for Tadese who hasn’t raced, that doesn’t strike me as injured, that strikes me as avoiding anti doping officials and is highly suspect.
And it’s likely that Paris will be strategic race for first half before the top runners start their big push. Olympic course is no joke either with some hills. Bekele proved he should be on the team.
Paris might not be as fast as some of the major marathons, giving Bekele (who probably is not in a shape to run 2:02) a chance to fight for a good place.
I agree that Kenisa Bekele is the greatest distance runner of all time. Kipchoge is the marathon GOAT, but Bekele has him beat when you consider all distance running imo.
Yes, he is probably the all-round greatest. Gebre est is the "recordman of the records", KIpchoge is the best marathonian ever (sorry for Kiptum, he could have been...), Bekele is the best between road, track and cross-country running.
I hope they do pick him. This reminds me of the dilemma U.K. faced in 88 when Coe was left out of 1500m squad. However here there is proven current form.
Give him a break and put him on the team. If he was running 2:10 I'd understand but all there needs to be is a good argument (which there is) and that should be enough.
Bekele should be a automatic selection. Like golf when you win all those times you should be like tiger woods and automatically qualify . I think he is in his best shape and will run at that 2.04 level
Bekele must go to Paris - them selectors need their heads checking! Bytheway, Bekele's first marathon was ofcourse, Paris - exactly 10 years ago!!! He won then & there in 2:05:02 - yet more reason!
I'm just relieved. Usually when you make someone the subject of TRP Exclusive, that person has been suspended; busted for drugs or cheating, you know, the black eyes for the sport.
Im not a fan of selecting the reps, too much politics can determine who gets picked. "Makes the most sense" is such a subjective criteria. Make them race, top 3 go.
Just met him yesterday at Heathrow airport and he was kind enough to take a selfie. What a humble man he is!
coloca a foto aqui
They say you should never write off a champion, how great was it to see Bekele run so well on Sunday.
Facts. I forgot where I saw this but one of the comments on a video about Bekele said he should retire. Delusional as hell.
They wrote him off but he ain't write back
He absolutely deserves to go the Olympics. This would be his last good chance. Let's not forget we will get the match up between him and Kipchoge at last at the Marathon.
Kipchoge is done, And Kiptum the record holder tragically died in car accident. So Bekele has the best chance to win the Olympic if selected.
He has to be picked
Kipchoge has decided not to run in Paris.
The Ethiopian team will only choose the very best athletes who stand a realistic chance of a medal.
His impressive second place in the recent London marathon, considering he has now turned 40, was very incredible, but there are equally impressive, and far younger athletes, who probably deserve their first taste of Olympic glory.
Also Bekele has never been a consistent marathoner, like Eliud Kipchoge
Bekele has been to several Olympic games already, so i recon other runners will get chosen instead.
There are currently better marathoners than Bekele@@allisonking785
Bekele getting selected is too good of a story for it not to happen, so hope it does 🤞
Been waiting for you to drop a post-London Marathon Bekele video! I was amazed he finished 2nd place. Incredible athlete is an understatement.
I’m a huge fan of Kenenisa Bekele and I do believe that he should be a part of the Ethiopian Olympic team not because of past achievements but because of current 2 performances in marathon
We just gonna ignore that Bekeles average marathon time over the last 3 marathons is better than kipchoge?
1000 times yes!!!! He deserves to be on that team.
So sad there will not be a Kelvin Kiptum situation video 😢
RIP the young legend🕊
Yes, tragic
I still can't believe it. 😢
Bekele should run in the Olympics in Paris this year. It's amazing at 41 he is still a world class athlete.
Lets go Bekele!
It's a dream to see Bekele vs Kipchoge at an Olympic event. What a great event that would be.
Strongly I believe Bekele will be selected to Paris, but himself and Kipchoge will have hard time to reach podium as younger generation have grown so strong.
it's crazy. i'm 39 and i know how it feels conpares to when i was 20.. bekele is way too amazing
I'm a forever fan of his, he's been inspiring, incredible and unforgettable to watch. Would love to see him at the Olympics again. My absolute favorite distance runner #goat
He deserves being there. And we too!
To me Bekele is the GOAT !!! Give the man his last show PLEASE !!!
last wish**
Not only is he the distance running goat, he just keeps going because of his love for running and his will to keep competing. Feel so lucky to have been able to watch so many of his epic races.
Since Sunday I was waiting for this
Great video. Bekele is surely the middle/long distance running GOAT
Will you make a London Marathon 2024 recap video? Would love to see that!! And yes - I absolutely think Bekele should go to the Paris Olympics. No doubt.
Yes. It was a strange race with all those dropouts.
History owes Bekele this opportunity. True legend and amazing inspiration. Best ever
Bekele will forever be my distance GOAT, he is so inspirational in both his impressive feats and ability to navigate personal tragedy
He is one of my heroes and my vote is for him but it is hard to vote against the other guys too. Tough call man
He will definitely be selected for Paris. After running such a world class times at age of 41, there is no reason why he shouldn't be selected. He is God for thousands of athletes (including me). Whole world wants to see Kipchoge-Bekele battle after a very long time. Good luck to him. Love from India 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
#kingKene 🎉 running in pure grit. Also a human being and have beautiful heart.
My hunch was correct- Kenenisa made it to the Team!! Ssoooo damm happy for him. We will finally get the match-uo fans have been waiting over after 20 year wait. 🎉🎉🎉
The Olymlic marathon will be the most anticipated event now!!?
Use me as a button for Bekele in Paris 2024
Hi, why did you not upload a summary of the london marathon?
Because Kipchoge didn't run. of he was in the race we would have a video just hours after the race.
There was person thatbargued with me when Bekele ran a 2:06 Marathon.
He said Bekele was finished.
Where is the person now...
I think Nike also though he is washed up.
On this race, he says his lower back gave him problems towards the end.
Bekele should and must be part of the Ethiopian team.
He has outdone the younger guys.
God bless you all and as usual have a blessed day.
One of the GREATEST ever🔥🔥🔥
Kenanisa Bekele! I don't care if he doesn't win. We will love him for ever°😢
Bekele is the most deserving of any marathoner to be in the Paris marathon and I hope we get the kipchoge Bekele duel we've all been wishing for.
Sisay, Bekele, Tola makes the most sense. It's crazy to think how Bekele's London performance would have been a NR for most countries and a WR in 2008. In the US, Ryan Hall is the same age as Bekele and ran his PB (just under 2:05) nearly a decade and half ago before giving up running.
He has a lot left in the tank and should be a contender at the Paris Olympics...I won my last Half at 44 on a trail, which is more difficult than the roads.He still has confidence and is still determined to prove himself. Bekele all the way for me...
hey @TRP, if Bekele and Kipchoge are selected, it would be cool to see if any other pair of athletes in history have raced in the olympics with a 20 year gap (5,000m 2004 & 2008, Marathon 2024). Even cooler, imagine medaling together with a 20 year gap. That probably has never happened in the history of the olympics (any individual sport). Love the channel!
Yes, he definitely should qualify for the Olympics. I'm pretty sure he could have 1 to 3 places as he highly competitive he is... I wish him the best. The Ethiopin Olympics community must consider him to be a part of the team. I'm also from Ethiopia and love Kenenisa. He is my hero!!!
100% agree Kenenisa bekele should run for paris Olympic great video 🧡
Yes he is the greatest distance runner of all time so far. Ethopia should still select athletes who are the most likely to bring home medals and with their depth of athletes that's a tough call to make.
I want to see him against Eliud in the Olympics!!!💨💨
Eliot is done to me.
@@rigocolmenarez7951 you can never count him out!!
Get him to the Olympics, imagine the feelings he will experience being back on the world biggest stage where he dominated, this man has bigger goals than London marathon he wants gold medals and world records so he should absolutely be at 2024 Paris condsidering he's proven he is a 2:01 guy, recently consistent and possibly capable of a 2:0X even at his age.
Yes and bekele believies himself that 2:01 is possible if all goes great .So 2:01:34 my guess for Paris to Bekele
@@threatened2024I think bekele might be able to run 2:02-2:03 my prediction
I agree with you, he is the all time greatest!! But his times will continue to get slower. Next year, I don’t see him breaking 2:05 ever again.
They need to change the rules for Ethiopia and Kenya not fair to send only 3
Yes please its really competitive around here.
it is fair. if they have the best 3 runners in the world then they will still take all 3 metals.
Yes indeed he deserves to be in the Olympic team.
You are at a good condition Kenenisa so you can run at all races healthy and wealthy to you man of athletes ❤🎉
Are you going to upload a video about the London Marathon?
If he and Kipchoge were racing over the last few miles in Paris, that would truly be a throwback. Then all we'd need is for Hicham El-Guerrouj to come out of retirement, train for a marathon, and run with Kipchoge and Bekele, and we'd have a rematch of the greatest ever mile runner vs the greatest ever 10k runner vs the greatest ever marathoner.
Of course he should. He's a legend and still very competitive!
The number of golds the man has in that one quick frame in the video really put this into perspective.
Absolutely he should go to Paris, the man is a legend.
He is the greatest of all times
Of cause he should qualify, no question about this!!
He should be on the team with Tola and Geleta and yes they owe him this one to be fair. On merit, his pedigree is enough, but his '23 Valencia 2:04:19 and '24 London 2:04:14 times qualify him. He would have a chance to break Rotich's '21 Paris 2:04:21. He is indeed timeless.
Throw the time out, he wins GOLD! He’s that guy. Unexplainable. What a story this would be!
My all time king: Bekele🎉
Yes. He should. He is a great athlete and fighter. He will represent Ethiopia very well. I predict he will finish below 2.04.
Ethiopia made this mistake last olympics and ended up with nothing. Lemma, Kitata and Desisa didn't finish
Not selecting him would be a monumental mistake! He deserves to go, no questions asked!
He was selected 2 days ago
Yes hes my favourite distance runner of all time. I think he should get the chance to run in the olympics again
Absolutely yes he deserves this
"The is good, and then the is great. But then, the is Kenenisa Bekele"
Good job
I would love to see Bekele selected for the Ethiopian Team to run the marathon in Paris. It may be the long anticipated Bekele Kipchoge show down that has not eventuated over the past few years since Bekele came within seconds of Kipchoge’s then WR.
Honestly - we shouldn’t be wondering if he can make this team, that should be automatic. Even as crazy as it sounds, if he keeps going sub 2:06-2:07, we may seriously be talking about him the 2028 team. If his motivation stays high it’s absolutely a real possibility. As for Tadese who hasn’t raced, that doesn’t strike me as injured, that strikes me as avoiding anti doping officials and is highly suspect.
I admit it, I was wrong! The guy is frigin awesome and hope to see him in Paris.
Father time is undefeated it's a matter of time before its time to call it quits.
And it’s likely that Paris will be strategic race for first half before the top runners start their big push. Olympic course is no joke either with some hills. Bekele proved he should be on the team.
Paris might not be as fast as some of the major marathons, giving Bekele (who probably is not in a shape to run 2:02) a chance to fight for a good place.
goat
He must be in Paris 💪💪💪
I agree that Kenisa Bekele is the greatest distance runner of all time. Kipchoge is the marathon GOAT, but Bekele has him beat when you consider all distance running imo.
Yes, he is probably the all-round greatest. Gebre est is the "recordman of the records", KIpchoge is the best marathonian ever (sorry for Kiptum, he could have been...), Bekele is the best between road, track and cross-country running.
Team YES!
Hope to see him in Paris
I hope they do pick him. This reminds me of the dilemma U.K. faced in 88 when Coe was left out of 1500m squad. However here there is proven current form.
Olympics need experience too and he is the most experienced in that top 5 list
For anyone wondering, he was selected 2 days ago
I wish he had an exemption for being a multiple time world/olympic champion (since he also has the standard).
Bekele all the way man. Man’s a horse! 🐎
i think he can medal if he's selected!
Give him a break and put him on the team. If he was running 2:10 I'd understand but all there needs to be is a good argument (which there is) and that should be enough.
In which marathon or race did Bekele feel hitting a all and fell back on his run? I admire him despite of that.
Hope he dose make it to the Olympics, I’m guessing he’ll do a time of 02:02:20
When TRP writes “situation” you know it is going to be a filler episode 😂
Bekele should be a automatic selection. Like golf when you win all those times you should be like tiger woods and automatically qualify . I think he is in his best shape and will run at that 2.04 level
Bekele must go to Paris - them selectors need their heads checking! Bytheway, Bekele's first marathon was ofcourse, Paris - exactly 10 years ago!!! He won then & there in 2:05:02 - yet more reason!
Not only should he go to Paris, but I see him medaling.
Bekele should be selected
Just found the extra channel🤭
If he can’t qualify who can. BTW he has the third fastest time in marathon history after Kipchogi and Kiptum.
It should be Lema, Tola, and Bekele
I'm just relieved. Usually when you make someone the subject of TRP Exclusive, that person has been suspended; busted for drugs or cheating, you know, the black eyes for the sport.
Yes! 2:01
Im not a fan of selecting the reps, too much politics can determine who gets picked. "Makes the most sense" is such a subjective criteria. Make them race, top 3 go.
let him run as long as theres no one with a better time from his country he'll go sub 2 hours
Send him to Paris ✅ 2:06:33
I think if I were competing, I would much rather compete against Tola thAn Bekele. He strikes fear into his opponents and Ethiopia need to select him
I insist, the G.O.A.T
He believes that he can improve in the marathon. I think he could be an Olympic medallist in the marathon.
A life time of distance running, time is no more for him. It's a good story but he won't podium at this Olympic Paris.