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Above: Ethiopia’s Gebre Gebremariam poses for Tadias.com
at Queen of Sheba restaurant on Monday, November 8, 2010.

Tadias Magazine
Events News
Photos by Marie Claire Andrea

Published: Friday, November 12, 2010

New York (Tadias) – Gebre Gebremariam, last Sunday’s surprise winner of the New York City Marathon, was treated to a victory dinner on Monday night at Queen of Sheba – the popular Ethiopian restaurant located in Midtown Manhattan.

Gebremariam gave Ethiopians something to cheer about after the highly anticipated appearance by Haile Gebrselassie ended in mid-course due to injury, forcing the legendary runner to prematurely announce his retirement. He has since changed his mind about the retirement decision. Haile was also a no-show on Monday evening in Chevy Chase, Maryland, where he was the scheduled speaker at Girls Got To Run Foundation’s fundraiser. (Click here for Tadias TV’s coverage of this event)

Below are exclusive images from Gebre Gebremariam’s victory dinner at Queen of Sheba restaurant on Monday, November 8, 2010.

Gebre Gebremariam at Queen of Sheba restaurant, Nov 8.

Victory dinner for Gebre Gebremariam at Queen of Sheba in Manhattan.

Philipos Mengistu, owner of Queen of Sheba, opens the Champagne.

Cheers for Gebre Gebremariam – Winner of the 2010 New York City Marathon

Gebre Gebremariam poses with Queen of Sheba staff. (November 8, 2010)

Related:
Click here for NYC Marathon 2010: Results, Video, Photos
Gebrselassie having second thoughts about retiring (AFP)
Gebre Gebremariam wins first ING New York City Marathon, injury forces Haile Gebrselassie to retire

Video: Post Race press conference (TsehaiNY)