Tesfaye Tola facts for kids
Tesfaye Tola was born on October 19, 1974. He is a famous long-distance runner from Ethiopia. He is best known for winning a bronze medal in the marathon race at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.
A long-distance runner competes in races that cover many kilometers, like the marathon, which is about 42 kilometers (26 miles) long. Tesfaye Tola is one of Ethiopia's top athletes in these challenging events.
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Olympic and World Achievements
Tesfaye Tola has achieved great success in major international running competitions. His most notable achievement was at the 2000 Summer Olympics.
Olympic Games
At the Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia, in 2000, Tesfaye Tola ran the marathon. He finished in third place, earning a bronze medal for his country. This was a very proud moment for him and for Ethiopia. His time for the marathon was 2 hours, 11 minutes, and 10 seconds.
World Championships
After his Olympic success, Tesfaye Tola continued to compete at a high level.
- In 2001, he finished fourth at the 2001 World Championships in Athletics.
- Later that year, he placed fifth at the 2001 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships.
- He also won the IAAF World Cross Country Championships in 1998, which is another type of long-distance race run over natural terrain.
Personal Best Times
Tesfaye Tola has set impressive personal best times in several long-distance running events:
- 10,000 metres: 28 minutes, 12.32 seconds (set in 1999)
- 15 kilometres: 43 minutes, 13 seconds (set in 2001)
- Half marathon: 59 minutes, 51 seconds (set in 2000)
- Marathon: 2 hours, 6 minutes, 57 seconds (set in 1999)
These times show how fast and strong he was as a long-distance runner.
See also
In Spanish: Tesfaye Tola para niños
