Worku Bikila

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Worku Bikila (born 6 May 1968) is a retired Ethiopian long-distance runner who specialized mainly in the 5000 metres. His 10,000 metres time of 27:06.44 minutes in 1995 was the second fastest time that year, only behind Haile Gebrselassie.

Since retiring, Bikila put his energies into forming two companies that have brought much needed revenue to his local community in Dukam, Ethiopia:

• Worku Bikila Water Well Drilling Limited: performing water well monitoring, exploration, observation, and abandonment services.
• Worku Bikila Hotel: Thriving hotel for international travellers.

[edit] Achievements

Year	Tournament	Venue	Result	Extra
1992	African Championships	Belle Vue Mauricia, Mauritius	2nd	5000 m
1993	World Championships	Stuttgart, Germany	4th	5000 m
	African Championships	Durban, South Africa	3rd	5000 m
1995	World Championships	Gothenburg, Sweden	6th	5.000 m
1997	World Championships	Athens, Greece	12th	5.000 m

[edit] Personal bests

• 3000 metres - 7:42.44 min (1997)
• 5000 metres - 12:57.23 min (1995)
• 10,000 metres - 27:06.44 min (1995)
• Half marathon - 1:02:15 hrs (2002
• Marathon - 2:11:48 hrs (2001)

[edit] External links

• IAAF profile for Worku Bikila

Sporting positions
Preceded by Josphat Machuka	Men's Zevenheuvelenloop Winner (15km) 1997 – 1998	Succeeded by Mohammed Mourhit