Ethiopia lauds Barega’s stunning 10,000m win

Ethiopia's Selemon Barega celebrates after winning the men's 10000m final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

By NBC Olympics

Published July 31, 2021 12:45 am

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Selemon Barega received congratulations on Twitter from his nation’s prime minister; water, irrigation and energy minister; and ambassador to the United States.

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