| Full Name | Date of Birth | Birth Place |
|---|---|---|
| Genzebe Dibaba Keneni | 08 Feb, 1991 | Ethiopia |
| Sports | Team | Nationality |
| Athletics | Ethiopia (Athletics) |
Ethiopian |
Born on 8 February 1991, at Bekoji, Ethiopia, Genzebe Dibaba is a prominent Middle and long-distance runner who has earned the title of World champions for the 1500m event in 2012. Genzebe has competed in numerous international events and earned prominence through her supersonic performance.
Here are some of her career achievements:-
- Two gold medals in Junior race at the World Cross-Country Championships of 2008 and 2009, held in Edinburgh and Amman respectively
- Three gold medals one in 1500m and two in 3000m at the World Indoor Championships of 2012, 2014 and 2016, held in Istanbul, Sopot, and Portland respectively
- Bagged a gold medal in 1500m event at the 2014 IAAF Continental Cup, held in Marrakech
- Bagged gold in 1500m and a silver medal in 3000m at the World Championships of 2015, held in Beijing
- Silver Medal in 1500m event at the Olympic Games of 2016, held in Rio de Janerio
- Broke the 2000 m indoor world record and also the absolute world record by running the distance in 5:23.75 in 2017
- Became the World Champion in the 1500 m and in the 3000 m event at the 2018 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Birmingham
- Won the Golden Gala 1500 m in 2019 with a time 3:56.28 minutes
Updated On :25 Nov, 2021
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