Tolossa Kotu

Quick Facts

Full Name	Tolossa Kotu
Occupation	Long-Distance Runner
Date Of Birth	Dec 25, 1952(1952-12-25)
Age	72
Country	Ethiopia
Horoscope	Capricorn

Tolossa Kotu Biography

Tolossa Kotu is one of the most popular and richest Long-Distance Runner who was born on December 25, 1952 in Ethiopia.

Tolossa Kotu represented Ethiopia at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich in the 5000 metres, but failed to qualify for the final. At the 1980 Olympics in Moscow Kotu ran the 10,000 metres, winning his heat. In the final he stayed with the leaders until the last lap, placing fourth behind Miruts Yifter, Kaarlo Maaninka and Mohammed Kedir. Track & Field News ranked him the seventh- best 10,000 m runner of 1980, behind the three runners he lost to at the Olympics and three whose countries boycotted the Olympics (Craig Virgin, Henry Rono and Toshihiko Seko); this was the only time he was ranked in the world’s top 10. In 1981 he represented Africa at 5,000 metres in the 1981 IAAF World Cup in Rome, placing fifth.

Kotu remained active in distance running as a coach. Kenenisa Bekele joined Kotu’s Mugher Cement Factory team as a 16-year-old in 1998, and Kotu coached him to multiple Olympic and world titles. Kotu also coached Ethiopian national teams before moving to Bahrain to coach that country’s team.

Tolossa Kotu Net Worth

Tolossa Kotu is one of the richest Long-Distance Runner from Ethiopia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tolossa Kotu 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Tolossa Kotu Terfe (born 25 December 1952; also transliterated as Tolosa Kotu) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner and coach. He placed fourth in men’s 10,000 metres at the 1980 Summer Olympics and has coached the national teams of both Ethiopia and Bahrain.

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Facts & Trivia

Trent Ranked on the list of most popular Long-Distance Runner. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ethiopia. Tolossa Kotu celebrates birthday on December 25 of every year.

Top Facts about Tolossa Kotu

1. Tolossa Kotu is an Ethiopian long-distance runner and coach.
2. He won the 2009 Mumbai Marathon in a time of 2:09:30.
3. Kotu has also won marathons in China, India, and South Korea.
4. He has a personal best marathon time of 2:07:32.
5. In addition to running, Kotu coaches young athletes in Ethiopia.
6. He believes that hard work and discipline are key to success.
7. Kotu is known for his strong finishing kick in races.
8. He started running at age 14 after being inspired by Haile Gebrselassie.
9. Kotu has competed in multiple World Championships and Olympic Games.
10. His training regimen includes high-altitude runs and hill repeats.