Authorities in Addis Abba insist no action will be taken against Feyisa Lelisa. Indeed he  will be given hero’s welcome.

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Supporters of Feyisa Lelia have raised $80 000 dollars for him in the first day of their financial appeal for the athlete.

Lelisa’s agent, Federico Rosa says he’s not sure what the athlete will do next.

He denies his client is seeking a lucrative contract to represent a Gulf State

Lelisa was not on the Olympic team’s aircraft that landed in Ethiopia on Monday night.

He’s indicated he will seek asylum in Brazil or the United States

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