SUMMARY: BEKOJI, Ethiopia — Dressed in a soccer jersey and gray pants, Chala Tulu, 14, began walking in his bare feet and then gradually increased his pace around a grass track at Bekoji Elementary School.Tulu wore a mask and a harness fitted with a small battery pack and a device known as a gas analyzer. He had volunteered for a VO2 max test, which measures the maximum amount of oxygen a runner can use.A plow had furrowed the track with lane markers. Eucalyptus trees provided a wind break.As Tulu picked up his speed with an elegant stride, children clapped and chanted his name.
ANALYSIS: The talents of other people amaze me. I think it is interesting how young someone can be with such ability. It is questionable though with times and growing of the body if his strength will remain. I find the scientific part of this very interesting with the oxygen mask he may have to use. It is nice to see someone come from such a humble place but is willing to show the world his ability and go far with them.
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