Bilisuma Shugi

Bilisuma Shugi Gelassa (born 19 July 1989 in Oromia Region)^[1] is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who competes internationally for Bahrain.^[2]

He transferred to Bahrain at the end of 2009 and his first international appearance came a few months afterwards at the 2010 IAAF World Cross Country Championships, where he finished in the top 50 in the senior race.^[3] A gold medal and games record at the 2010 Asian Games saw him establish himself over 10,000 metres on the track.^[4]

The following season he was 30th at the 2011 IAAF World Cross Country Championships, helping Bahrain to sixth in the team rankings with the help of fellow East African converts Dejene Regassa and Ali Hasan Mahboob.^[5]

References

^ Oromia-Born Bilisuma Gelassa of Bahrain Clinches 10k Title at Asian Games. Gadaa (2011-11-26). Retrieved on 2011-05-06.
^ Bahrain's Gelassa wins men's 10,000m title. AFP (2010-11-26). Retrieved on 2011-05-06.
^ Bilisuma Shume. Tilastopaja. Retrieved on 2011-05-06.
^ Bahrain takes two distance running golds - Asian Games, Day 6. IAAF (2010-11-27). Retrieved on 2011-05-06.
^ 2011 World XC Championships - Official Team Results Senior Race - M. IAAF (2011-03-20). Retrieved on 2011-05-06.

Persondata
Name	Bilisuma, Shugi Gelassa
Alternative names
Short description	Ethiopian-born long-distance runner for Bahrain
Date of birth	1989-07-19
Place of birth	Oromia Region
Date of death
Place of death