BRUSSELS — Olympic distance-running great Kenenisa Bekele has been suspended by the Ethiopian Athletics Federation for not reporting to a training camp in a move that could affect whether he competes at the London Games.Bekele, winner of the 5,000 and 10,000 meters at the Beijing Olympics, was among 35 Ethiopian athletes who were originally suspended through the London Games. The group also includes Tirunesh Dibaba, winner of the 5,000 and 10,000 women's titles in Beijing.Ethiopian Athletics Federation president Bisrat Gashawten Tirfe said Friday the suspension will be lifted if they report for a future camp.
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