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Gelete
BURKA
1500m sh
3000m sh
Marathon
3000m
10,000m
5000m
1500m
Country
Ethiopia
Born
23 JAN 1986
Athlete code
14259909
1X
World Championships silver medallist
1X
World Indoor champion
2X
World Indoor Championships bronze medallist
2X
In top 8 at Olympic Games
Personal Bests
1500 Metres Short Track
Result
3:59.75
Date
09 MAR 2008
Score
1230
3000 Metres Short Track
Result
8:31.94
Date
16 FEB 2008
Score
1226
Marathon
Result
2:20:45
Date
26 JAN 2018
Score
1226
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