Gezahegne Abera
- January 4, 2024
- Runner
Quick Facts
Gezahegne Abera Biography
| Name | Gezahegne Abera |
| Birthday | Apr 23 |
| Birth Year | 1978 |
| Birth Country | Ethiopia |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
Gezahegne Abera is one of the most popular and richest Runner who was born on April 23, 1978 in Ethiopia. The gold medallist at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney for the marathon race. his name was the first to complete an Olympic-World Marathon Double at the Championships.
He as well as co-ethnic Ethiopian athlete He and fellow Ethiopian runner Haile Gebrselassie were among the eight medalists who made the 2000 Sydney Olympics one of the most successful showings for their native land. were among the eight medalists that helped make the 2000 Sydney Olympics one of the most successful performances for their country.
Gezahegne Abera (Amharic: ገዛሄኘ አበራ; born April 23, 1978) is an Ethiopian athlete, winner of the marathon race at the 2000 Summer Olympics.
Later in the 1999 season, Gezahegne won his first international marathon by finishing first at Fukuoka marathon in Japan. He won this marathon again in 2001 and 2002. In 2000, Gezahegne finished second in the Boston Marathon.
The wife of his, His wife, Elfenesh Alemu, was also an Olympian, competing at the 2004 games. was an Olympian who competed in the 2004 games.
Gezahegne Abera Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Runner |
| House | Living in own house. |
Gezahegne Abera is one of the richest Runner from Ethiopia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gezahegne Abera 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was the winner of his place in the Fukuoka race at the Fukuoka marathon in Japan three times, the first in 1999, then 2001 and 2002.
The victory he won in the 2001 World Championships was one second ahead of Kenya’s His victory at the 2001 World Championships was one second ahead of Kenya’s Simon Biwott..
At the Sydney Olympics, the marathon race came down to two Ethiopians, Gezahegne and Tesfaye Tola, and Kenyan Erick Wainaina. At the 37 km mark, Wainaina tried to make a break, but 2 km later Gezahegne surged to the lead and held the position to the finishing lane. At 22 years old, Gezahegne was the youngest marathon champion since Juan Carlos Zabala in Los Angeles 1932.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Gezahegne Abera height Not available right now. Gezahegne weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Gezahegne Abera Dating?
According to our records, Gezahegne Abera is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Gezahegne Abera’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record : We have no records of past relationships for Gezahegne Abera. You may help us to build the dating records for Gezahegne Abera!
Facts & Trivia
Gezahegne Ranked on the list of most popular Runner. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ethiopia. Gezahegne Abera celebrates birthday on April 23 of every year.