Thursday, May 25, 2006

Tribute to Hicham

In my spare time, I like to busy myself by watching sports different from boxing, motor racing, skiing & basketball(yuck! I hate them). Some people have become strong idols who have caught my fancy. But none have thought me so much about dedication, perseverance and focus like the duo of Hicham El Guerrouj and Haile Gebrselassie. And today, it's Hicham's day.
Hicham El Guerrouj is considered as one of the finest runners in the middle distance category. Being the world record holder for 1,500 meters, the mile and 2,000 meters, his records speak volume about him. El Guerrouj became the only middle distance runner to win four consecutive world titles in 1997, 1999, 2001, and 2003.
Born in 1974 in Morocco, Hicham (popularly known as king of the mile) has achieved what many people spend three or four lifetimes achieving. His lessons have been passed across without any duress in transmission; focus on your goal can give you whatever you want (even if you are an African).

This week, Hicham announced his retirement.
God give us grace to run after and achieve what we aspire just like you did.
Thank you Hicham.

2 comments:

EKENYERENGOZI Michael Chima said...

Tony,
I have read all your posts on this page.

Most of your posts would be better appreciated on Nairalnd where as you must have noticed the Nigerians in general prefer the gossips or interactive discussions to commenting on blogposts.
And they have even brought me gist on the whereabouts of our Agbani Darego who was last seen baring her already manhandled boobs at an event in Lagos.

God bless.

chrome said...

good on him. what an illustrious career he had. thx for the comment