Which runner won an international competition crossed the finish line kept running and defected to freedom?

I read about this story in the NY Post in the summer of 2003 or 2004. I forget what country the runner defected from. I think the international track and field competition was in the US or Canada. Thanks

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Why do athletes run anti clockwise?

if i remember right it was ethiopia back when they were in civil war

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