Addis Abebe

Not to be confused with Addis Ababa.

Addis Abebe (born September 5, 1970) is a former long-distance runner from Ethiopia, best known for winning a bronze medal in the 10,000 metres at the 1992 Summer Olympics.

Addis is his first name meaning new, and his last [his father's] name, Abebe means "blooming", while "Abeba" (or "Ababa") means "flower", both from the same Semitic root (cf. Abib).

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Ethiopia
1988 World Junior Championships Sudbury, Canada 3rd 5,000 m
1st 10,000 m
1989 African Championships Lagos, Nigeria 2nd 5,000 m
1st 10,000 m
1990 African Championships Cairo, Egypt 3rd 10,000 m
Goodwill Games Seattle, United States 2nd 5000 m 13:35.67
2nd 10,000 m 27:42.65
1991 World Championships Tokyo, Japan 13th 10,000 m
1992 Olympic Games Barcelona, Spain 3rd 10,000 m
IAAF World Cup Havana, Cuba 1st 10,000 m

Personal bests

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