Sporting excellence flows through the family genes: Dibaba is the cousin of double Olympic 10, 000m champion Derartu Tulu, while she was also inspired by another cousin -- Bekelu, who she often calls her sister, and was an international distance runner.

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"I am pleased that we have been able to put together a targeted package of measures to support the region's small businesses as well continuing to support civic pride initiatives and support sporting excellence in the run-up to the 2014 Commonwealth Games, " he said.

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