CLEAN : Thousands compete in the Great Ethiopian Run in Addis Ababa

The video discusses the growth of a mass participation race in Africa, highlighting the increase in participants from 10,000 in 2001 to 42,000 in recent years. It emphasizes the importance of prioritizing elite athletes in Ethiopian competitions to ensure the future success of the country's athletes.

How many participants were there in the first year of the race?

What was the number of participants in the second year?

What significant achievement did the race reach in its second year?

What was the participant count in the year 2004?

Why is it important to prioritize elite athletes in the competition?