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    Feyisa Lilesa (Afaan Oromo: Fayyisaa Leellisaa; born 1 February 1990) is an Oromo long-distance runner from Ethiopia. He became the youngest man to run...
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    of Kenya, the nation's second victory in the event in three Games. Feyisa Lilesa of Ethiopia took silver, while Galen Rupp of the United States took...
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  • comfortably won the marathon by the largest margin since 1972. The runner-up Feyisa Lilesa of Ethiopia made a political protest by crossing his arms near the finish...
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    record to become an Olympic champion in the women's 10,000 metres, and Feyisa Lilesa, who flaunted an anti-government gesture upon finishing second in the...
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    Ejegayehu Dibaba Elfenesh Alemu Emebt Etea Fate Tola Fatuma Roba – Athlete Feyisa Lilesa – Athlete Firehiwot Tufa Dado Gelete Burka Genzebe Dibaba Gezahegne...
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    Genzebe Dibaba 2016 Rio de Janeiro Athletics Women's 1500 m  Silver Feyisa Lilesa 2016 Rio de Janeiro Athletics Men's marathon  Bronze Tamirat Tola 2016...
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    anthem. The final medalists are listed below : Eliud Kipchoge - Gold Feyisa Lilesa - Silver Galen Rupp - Bronze Four newly elected members of the IOC Athletes'...
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    After 25 km, it was down to Kirui, Vincent Kipruto, Eliud Kiptanui, Feyisa Lilesa and Abderrahime Bouramdane. Then Kirui put the hammer down, running...
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    the marathon twice, a performance done by  Meb Keflezighi (USA) and  Feyisa Lilesa (ETH) on the half. For the women,  Biruktayit Degefa (ETH),  Tatyana...
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    Games on 21 August 2016, he won in a time of 2:08:44. The runner up was Feyisa Lilesa (Ethiopia) in 2:09:54 and the bronze medal went to Galen Rupp (USA)...
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