Ethiopian long-distance runner (born 1970)
Addis Abebe (Haddish Abebe)  | |
Full name | Haddish Abebe Tsegaye |
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Born | (1970-09-05) September 5, 1970 (age 55) Raya, Tigray, Ethiopia |
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Spouse | Lemlem G/selassie |
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Country | Ethiopia |
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Olympic finals | 10,000 metres at the 1992, Summer Olympics, Barcelona (ESP) |
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Highest world ranking | - World Cross Country Championships
- Long Race Budapest (HUN), 26 Mar 1994
- Senior Race Amorebieta-Etxano (ESP), 28 Mar 1993
- World (continental) cup 10,000 metres, Estadio Panamericano, La Habana (CUB) 25 Sep 1992
- 10,000 metres, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP), 8 Sep 1989
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Updated on 5 May 2018 |
Addis Abebe (Amharic: አዲስ አበበ; born September 5, 1970) is a former long-distance runner from Ethiopia, best known for winning a bronze medal in the 10,000 metres event at the 1992 Summer Olympics.
In the 1988 World Junior Championships, Abebe won the gold medal in the 10,000 metres and a bronze in the 5,000 meters events.
International competitions
Year |
Competition |
Venue |
Position |
Event |
Notes
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Representing Ethiopia
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1988
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World Junior Championships
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Sudbury, Canada
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3rd
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5,000 m
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13:58.08
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1st
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10,000 m
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28:42.13
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1989
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African Championships
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Lagos, Nigeria
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2nd
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5,000 m
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13:35.09
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1st
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10,000 m
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27:51.07
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1990
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African Championships
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Cairo, Egypt
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3rd
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10,000 m
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28:34.40
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Goodwill Games
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Seattle, Washington, United States
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2nd
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5000 m
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13:35.67
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2nd
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10,000 m
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27:42.65
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1991
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World Championships
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Tokyo, Japan
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13th
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10,000 m
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28:33.44
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1992
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Olympic Games
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Barcelona, Spain
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3rd
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10,000 m
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28:00.07
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IAAF World Cup
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Havana, Cuba
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1st
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10,000 m
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28:44.38
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Personal bests
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