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Tolassa Elemaa, 37, was training to be a world class runner in Ethiopia when his career was cut short as a result of political persecution.
After five years in prison for speaking out against his government, Tolassa was able to flee the country. The United States welcomed him as a refugee, and last year he was resettled by the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Dallas.
There, Tolassa joined a local running club and was able to continue his training. His passion, hard work and endurance—despite everything he's been through—have paid off: Less than a year after arriving in the U.S., Tolassa has completed the globally prestigious .
#TeamTolassa updates
After 5 years in prison for speaking out against his government and less than a year safe in the U.S., this elite athlete—and refugee— just ran his first . Watch and RT his powerful story!
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Congratulations to Tolassa, who successfully completed the in 03:02:33 time! Tolassa's passion, hard work and endurance—despite everything he's been through—have paid off. We are so inspired by him! Please RT his incredible story.
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Learn more about Tolassa’s story here:
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Go Tolassa, go! Continuously inspired by him. ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ staff are around New York City supporting him!
— ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Intl Rescue Comm (@the̽»¨¾«Ñ¡)
Tolassa is going strong at the ! He was training to be a world class runner in Ethiopia when his career was cut short as a result of political persecution. After 5 years in prison Tolassa was able to flee the country and last year he was resettled by ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Dallas.
— ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Intl Rescue Comm (@the̽»¨¾«Ñ¡)
Today we’re so proud to cheer on Tolassa, an Ethiopian refugee resettled by the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Dallas last year – and competitive runner in the ! RT to join us in wishing him good luck! Stay tuned for more on .
— ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Intl Rescue Comm (@the̽»¨¾«Ñ¡)
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