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Bekele, Defar and Dibaba named in team for London Olympics

Double Olympic Champion Kenenisa Bekele is named in a strong 40-member squad announced by the Ethiopian Athletics Federation for the London Olympic Games.

The Olympic 10,000m and 5,000m champion will primarily take part in the 25-lap race. However, Bekele, will also be on the standby for possible replacement in 5,000m distance where he is named as a reserve.

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