Perspective on Ethiopian Distance Running
Jun 16, 2010
Sabrina Yohannes is an Ethiopian freelance journalist based in New York City. She has written extensively on Ethiopian distance running for publications like the New York Times, Washington Post, and Running Times.
In this interview she gives a glimpse into the lives of Ethiopian distance running. Specifically, she discusses the role elite Ethiopian runners play in their country and the expectations their fellow citizens place on their performances.