Tamirat Tola Wins Marathon Gold, Breaks Olympic Record

In the men’s marathon at the Paris Olympics, Ethiopia’s Tamirat Tola won the race, coming first at the finish line, breaking the Olympic record, and winning the first medal in this event for his homeland in twenty-four years. The victory of the above mentioned sportsman from Ethiopia combines his outstanding endurance in athletics, fantastic speed, and formal representation of his country’s performance in long-distance running.

Besides, the career of any successful runner, in particular, the above mentioned one, should be described as well-diversified, being marked by a variety of characteristics, and the current victory, to some extent, strengthened his competitive history. People in Ethiopia were elated because victory in the happening was the evidence and part both to the rich history and talent for running of that nation, which were always pressed in such competitions.

I do not doubt the fact that the victory of the particular side in such a lasting run will boost further records and lasting career of my athlete, being discussed. It will also increase the longevity and popularity of being a part of the formal history of my sportsman, making his running and winning records memorable.