 Cyclist Geremew Demboba (video)
Born: 1931
Occupation: Olympic Cyclist
Residency: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Thank you EthiopianMillennium.com for the video
 Background: One of the first names associated with Ethiopian Cycling is Mr. Geremew Demboba. In his long and decorated Cycling career, he has won more than 26 cups and 32 gold and silver medals in both national and international competitions.
Mr. Geremew was one of the first Ethiopian Olympians. In the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne, Australia, Mr.Geremew finished 24th and was the first finisher over his Asian and African competitors.  This “record” still stands to this very day. In the 1960 Rome Olympic Games, he was expected to do better; unfortunately he fell off his bicycle and suffered broken bones. On both occasions, his Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie honored him and rewarded his efforts. In the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games, Mr. Demboba led the Ethiopian Cyclist team as head coach. His accomplishment as a head coach was similar as a competitor. He was able to lead his Cycling team to finish ahead of the African and Asian competitors. This is a feat Ethiopia has not been able to repeat at any international Cycling competition. In subsequent years, he has traveled and coached the Ethiopian Cycling team in many African countries, Soviet Union and United Arab Emirates.
Mr. Geremew Demboba is a dedicated athlete who has devoted his time and resources to the growth of Cycling in Ethiopia. For over 20 years he has traveled around the country coaching and sharing his experience with aspiring Cyclists.
... he [Geremew Demboba] represented Ethiopia in
the 1956 Melbourne Olympics as a cyclist and it was Ethiopia's debut at the
Olympics. They had a very exhausting flight from Addis to Melbourne and it
actually took them nearly 7 days to arrive. Because they spent so much time
on air, they did not have enough time to practice. Yet in the end, the
Ethiopian team returned home ranking 9th in the world.
By Befekir kebede, Australia www.ethiopianmillennium.com
ESFNA RADIO
May 13, 2006
ESFNA's 2006 Radio weekly radio.
32 minutes; 2 parts 29 MB (size); 2 minutes to download
Broadcast date: May 12, 2006
Show Description:
- Review of the past 2 weeks ESFNA Activity
- Interview with guest of honor: Geremew Demboba direct from Ethiopia
 Listen to it here: [ click to play part 1 - May 12_1.mp3 ]
Listen to it here: [ click to play part 2 - May 12_2.mp3 ]
|
