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By Scoop Malinowski Status: Winner of three New York City Marathons. DOB: August 7, 1958 In: Cuba  First running memory: “I would say winning junior high school ‘field day’ 600 meters. First big race I ever won [smiles].”   Running inspirations: “One was Steve Prefontaine…Dave Bedford from England…And Ron Clarke from Australia.”  Hobbies/leisure activities: “Besides coaching and …

By Scoop Malinowski Status: Won Olympic gold medals in 1996 and 2000 in the 10,000 meters. Won Berlin Marathon in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009. DOB: April 18, 1973 In: Asella, Arsi Province, Ethiopia First Running Memory: “My first memory for racing was in 1981. First one – when I landed in …