Tesfaye Tola

Tesfaye Tola (born October 19, 1974) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner, most known for winning a bronze medal in marathon at the 2000 Summer Olympics. The next year he finished fourth at the 2001 World Championships, and fifth in the World Half Marathon Championships.

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Ethiopia
2000 Olympic Games Sydney, Australia 3rd Marathon 2:11:10
2007 World Championships Osaka, Japan Marathon DNF

He won the IAAF World Cross Country Championships in 1998

Personal bests

  • 10,000 metres - 28:12.32 (1999)
  • 15 kilometres - 43:13 (2001)
  • Half marathon - 59:51 (2000)
  • Marathon - 2:06:57 (1999)
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