In Bydgoszcz then competed in the 400 meters. He was eliminated in the semifinals. On the return of the team to Ethiopia left the airport in Warsaw, got into a taxi and so found himself at the Central Station. There, after several hours he met countryman, who helped him find a refugee camp in suburban Otrębusy.
It was a difficult time for him. He was after all only 16 years old. I do not speak Polish and he had no money. From the camp escaped to Warsaw. There accidentally met a person directed him to the stadium Legion. He was in fact wearing a sweatshirt with the words, suggesting that he is an athlete. Have thought, therefore, that probably came to play ball. Finally got to the stadium Polonia Warszawa. There again he could give his greatest passion, which is running. Although initially went to a group of sprinters, because the World Cup cadets ran for 400 yards, but soon it was decided to make our country a middle. Shegumo trained and waited for the granting of Polish citizenship. During this time, Polish Athletics Federation has requested that the IAAF for the transfer of the player to our country. This was confirmed in August 2003. A month later, was a citizen of Polish. From that moment he could represent the white and red colors in the international arena.
Already in February 2004 in Leipzig Polish broke the indoor record in the 3,000 meters – 7.54,04. Wiped the tables result legendary Bronislaw Malinowski. Then it was decided that he will end the cooperation with Grzegorz Wrona and will be coached by Zbigniew King in Krakow.
In 2005 years represented Poland at the European Indoor Championships in the 1500 meters, but was eliminated in the qualifying rounds.
– After the Polish record should train runs long, and in the meantime they wanted to make him a middle. It was the greatest evil. Only three years ago, when I met him, he was sent to the proper tracks – said Janusz Wasowski, the current coach Yared Shegumo.
Born in Addis Ababa player does not hide the fact that Poland is very grateful for the fact that it took in, although it has little regret is that he had to interrupt his career. It was 2007. He did not have enough to live on. He lived in a small communal apartment together with his girlfriend, and later wife – Birtukan, who was sprinter. There was terribly cramped. He did not have enough to live on, because it does not reach the results, so I do not receive any help too. He decided to go to England. In the Birmingham area. However, there was no time to run. Every day he worked several hours. In England he was a security guard, but also drove a forklift truck, unpacking the pallet. When I put down some money, decided to return to Polish. It was June 2011. He, therefore, three and a half year break in the running.
– but I immediately went to train at the New Mexico for two months. Helped me in this Antoni Niemczak. Then I returned to the Polish and again I was in a difficult situation. I was about to end his career and leave again for England. Fortunately, I met Jack and coach Janusz like Wąsowski. Both gave me a hand and I was in Poland – told Shegumo.
In 2012, opted for marathon training. Not practicing but only in the country. Often – before major starts – leaving many months to Ethiopia. There is training with a group of colleagues. And all through the internet and Skype oversees trainer Wąsowski.
Maybe it would not be the silver medal track and field European Championships in Zurich marathon, if Shegumo not met on his way this particular instructor, and Jack Podoby. The latter is an amateur marathon runner, and a businessman. He decided to help our team. It is thanks to him became too big sponsor.
– I am grateful to everyone who helped me and kept me help. First of all, there are Jacek Like, who is my personal sponsor. There is also a group PZU, which supports me all the time. I also thank the coach and everyone in Poland who are with me – said vice-champion of Europe in the marathon.
– Now the whole year I think just about running. It is thanks to them that I was in the sport, and now won the European championship medal for Polish – he added.
Coach Wąsowski admits that Yared Shegumo treats like a son. Even the wife of trainer – Christine – urged him to husband began to ride him for training to Ethiopia, but admits that does not tolerate such heights.
Our vice-Europe has two children. Elroie two-year and month-old son Aron. Medal of Zurich’s dedicated daughter.
– Son dedicate another medal – he laughed Shegumo, for which the start Zurich was the first marathon outside of our country.
In foreign studies can find the information that Shegumo, before he came to the Polish, Yared named Ned. Our player explained, however, that in Ethiopia there are no names. Yared is the name given in baptism. Neda – comes from the father, and Shegumo – from his grandfather.
From Zurich – Thomas Kalemba , Eurosport.Onet.pl
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