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Ethiopia is the cradle of humanity and the oldest country in the world. It is also the world’s second poorest country, a country mostly known to the Western world for its droughts and famines. However it is also home of the worlds running elite.

Among other the current marathon world record holder Haile Gebreselassie and Olympian gold medalist Meseret Dafar shed light on the various reasons for the outstanding athletic achievements that Ethiopians have reached, up to date. Running for Life takes its viewers on an exciting voyage through different regional and social realms of Ethiopian society, visiting the heroes of the past and meeting the athletic hopes of the future. Always in pursuit of an answer to the question why Ethiopian runners are among the best, this documentary takes a unique and detailed look at natural advantages and the social drive that has helped Ethiopian runners to outclass their competition for generations.
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Sprecherin [NR]Saroja Coelho