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.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Ethiopia | |||||
| 1988 | World Junior Championships | Sudbury, Canada | 3rd | 5,000 m | 13:58.08 |
| 1st | 10,000 m | 28:42.13 | |||
| 1989 | African Championships | Lagos, Nigeria | 2nd | 5,000 m | 13:35.09 |
| 1st | 10,000 m | 27:51.07 | |||
| 1990 | African Championships | Cairo, Egypt | 3rd | 10,000 m | 28:34.40 |
| 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 | 28:33.44 |
| 1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | 3rd | 10,000 m | 28:00.07 |
| IAAF World Cup | Havana, Cuba | 1st | 10,000 m | 28:44.38 | |
Personal bests
- 5000 metres - 13:58.08 (1988)
- 10,000 metres - 27:17.82 (1989)
- Half marathon - 1:02:40 (1998)
External links
- Addis Abebe profile at IAAF
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