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Alemitu Bekele Degfa

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Alemitu Bekele (Alemitu Bekele Degfa; born 17 September 1977) is an Ethiopian-born Turkish long-distance runner, who specialized in the 5000 metres. Bekele was born in Shoa, Ethiopia. In the 5000 metres she finished seventh at the 2008 Olympic Games. In the 3000 metres she won the gold medal at the 2009 European Indoor Championships, and also competed at the 2008 World Indoor Championships, without reaching the final round. Read more on Wikipedia

Her biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Alemitu Bekele Degfa is the 6,014th most popular athlete, the 96th most popular biography from Ethiopia and the 39th most popular Ethiopian Athlete.

Alemitu Bekele Degfa is most famous for being an Ethiopian long-distance runner who specializes in road racing events, particularly the marathon. She has achieved notable success in various international competitions, including winning the 2019 Frankfurt Marathon.

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Among ATHLETES

Among athletes, Alemitu Bekele Degfa ranks 6,014 out of 6,025. Before her are Lin Yue, Lupita González, Rune Brattsveen, Ásdís Hjálmsdóttir, Gabriele Rossetti, and Brandon Paulson. After her are Noélie Yarigo, Gagan Narang, Ivan Buljubašić, David Calder, Mona Brorsson, and Sarah Siegelaar.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1977, Alemitu Bekele Degfa ranks 1,315. Before her are David Connolly, Antonio Langella, Divya Dutta, Yuichi Yoda, Kristiina Ehin, and Bradley Carnell. After her are Mark Stoermer, Michiaki Kakimoto, Aaron Armstrong, Craig Nicholls, Bernadett Szél, and Tatsunori Hisanaga.

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In Ethiopia

Among people born in Ethiopia, Alemitu Bekele Degfa ranks 96 out of 105. Before her are Gete Wami (1974), Hayle Ibrahimov (1990), Sileshi Sihine (1983), Aselefech Mergia (1985), Youssouf Hersi (1982), and Amanuel Ghebreigzabhier (1994). After her are Robel Teklemariam (1974), Meselech Melkamu (1985), Wude Ayalew (1987), Yityish Titi Aynaw (1991), Hachalu Hundessa (1986), and Million Wolde (1979).

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Among ATHLETES In Ethiopia

Among athletes born in Ethiopia, Alemitu Bekele Degfa ranks 39. Before her are Letesenbet Gidey (1998), Gudaf Tsegay (1997), Gete Wami (1974), Hayle Ibrahimov (1990), Sileshi Sihine (1983), and Aselefech Mergia (1985). After her are Meselech Melkamu (1985), Wude Ayalew (1987), Million Wolde (1979), Feyisa Lilesa (1990), Lamecha Girma (2000), and Layes Abdullayeva (1991).

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