Imane Merga

Imane Merga Jida (ኢማነ መርጋ ጂዳ) (born 15 October 1988) is an Ethiopian professional long-distance runner who specializes in the 5000 and 10,000 metres. He won his first world title at the 2011 IAAF World Cross Country Championships. At the 2011 World Championships in Athletics he won the 10,000 m bronze medal, but he was disqualified in the 5000 m, losing a second bronze.

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"Training has been going very well. I feel very strong, very confident and I’m very motivated to do my best to defend the title I won in Punta Umbria two years ago"

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"Last summer was a disappointment. I had some slight injuries in July and lost my chance to go to the Olympics, but since November I have been steadily improving"

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"There is no need to worry. I had been training really hard in February and even did a tough session the day before the race. I just felt tired"

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"I have been training hard after the track campaign and this proves that I have recovered well"

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"My aim this season is to defend my title in the World Cross and win a medal in Moscow"