Tesfaye Tola facts for kids

Tesfaye Tola, born on October 19, 1974, is a famous long-distance runner from Ethiopia. He is most well-known for winning a bronze medal in the marathon race at the 2000 Summer Olympics. This big event happened in Sydney, Australia. The year after his Olympic success, Tesfaye continued to show his talent. He placed fourth at the 2001 World Championships in Athletics. He also finished fifth at the World Half Marathon Championships in 2001.

Tesfaye Tola's Running Achievements

Tesfaye Tola has achieved many great things in his running career. Here are some of his top results:

• 2000 Olympic Games: Tesfaye won a bronze medal in the marathon at the Olympic Games held in Sydney, Australia. His time was 2 hours, 11 minutes, and 10 seconds.
• 2007 World Championships: He competed in the World Championships in Osaka, Japan. He started the marathon but did not finish the race (DNF).
• 1998 World Cross Country Championships: Tesfaye won the IAAF World Cross Country Championships in 1998. This was a major victory for him.

Tesfaye Tola's Best Times

Every runner tries to achieve their "personal best" time. This is the fastest they have ever run a certain distance. Here are Tesfaye Tola's personal best times:

• 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)

External Links

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See also

In Spanish: Tesfaye Tola para niños