Popular Zersenay is Eritrea’s Beckham
His greatest moment was bringing home Eritrea's first Olympic medal — a bronze in the 10,000 metres at Athens 2004. "To see my country's flag rise, that was amazing. Yes, I have come a long way," said Zersenay, who has also won the IAAF world half-marathon championship three times.
His greatest moment was bringing home Eritrea's first Olympic medal — a bronze in the 10,000 metres at Athens 2004. "To see my country's flag rise, that was amazing. Yes, I have come a long way," said Zersenay, who has also won the IAAF world half-marathon championship three times.