| Full Name | Date of Birth | Birth Place |
|---|---|---|
| Haile Gebrselassie | 18 Apr, 1973 | Ethiopia |
| Sports | Team | Nationality |
| Athletics | Ethiopia (Athletics) |
Ethiopian |
Haile Gebrselassie was born on 18th April 1973. He is a retired long distance track and road runner from Ethiopia.
His Achievements:-
- Earned a silver and bronze medals at the 1993 African Championships held in Durban
- Won a bronze medal at the 1994 World Cross Country Championship, in Budapest
- Received the Men’s Track and Field Athlete of the Year Award in 1995 and 1998
- Won gold medals at the World Championships of 1993, 1995, 1997 and 1999 in 10,000 metres, held in Stuttgart, Gothenburg, Athens, and Seville respectively
- Won gold medals at the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympic Games in 10,000 metres, held in Atlanta and Sydney respectively
- In 2011, he was honored with the Prince of Asturias Award for Sports
Updated On :25 Nov, 2021
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