Haile Gebrselassie
Ethiopian long-distance runner who won two Olympic gold medals in the 10,000m and set 27 world records.
4 athletes starting with the letter H — each with origin, classification, and notes.
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| Haile Gebrselassie | Hakeem Olajuwon | Hank Aaron | Hugo Sanchez |
Ethiopian long-distance runner who won two Olympic gold medals in the 10,000m and set 27 world records.
Nigerian-American basketball center widely regarded as one of the greatest centers in NBA history, known for his footwork and back-to-back championships with the Houston Rockets.
American Major League Baseball outfielder who broke the all-time career home-run record in 1974 and held it for over three decades.
Mexican football striker and Real Madrid club legend who won five consecutive Pichichi awards as La Liga's top scorer in the late 1980s.
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