Ayelech Worku

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Ayelech Worku (born June 12, 1979) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner most known for winning two World Championships bronze medals on the 5000 metres. She was born in the Arsi Zone of the Oromia province, the same region as double Olympic champion Haile Gebrselassie.

[edit] Personal bests

  • 1500 metres - 4:10.08 (1999)
  • 3000 metres - 8:32.80 (2002)
  • 5000 metres - 14:41.23 (2000)
  • 10,000 metres - 31:38.08 (2001)

[edit] Achievements

Year Tournament Venue Result Distance
1995 All-Africa Games Harare, Zimbabwe 2nd 5,000 metres
1999 World Championships Seville, Spain 3rd 5,000 metres
All-Africa Games Johannesburg, South Africa 1st 5,000 metres
2000 Summer Olympics Sydney, Australia 4th 5,000 metres
2001 World Championships Edmonton, Canada 3rd 5,000 metres

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