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Genzebe Dibaba — Sportswoman: Runner, Ethiopian

Genzebe Dibaba

Born
Feb 8, 1991age 35
height
5'6" (or 167 cm)
body type
Athletic
nationality
Ethiopian

Biography

About Genzebe Dibaba

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Genzebe Dibaba is a sportswoman: runner from Ethiopia. She is a middle- and long-distance runner who has excelled on the track. Her achievements include a silver medal in the 1,500 metres at the 2016 Rio Olympics. She also won gold in that event and bronze in the 5,000 metres at the 2015 World Championships.

Born in Bekoji, Ethiopia, on 8 February 1991, Genzebe has made her mark in indoor athletics. She currently holds world records for the indoor mile, 3,000m, and 5,000m. At 5'6" with an athletic build, she combines speed and endurance. She has black hair and brown eyes. Her weight is 115 lbs. She is 35 years old and of Black ethnicity.

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Birthplace
Bekoji, Ethiopia
Ethnicity
Black

Body

Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Brown
Weight
115 lbs (or 52 kg)

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What are Genzebe Dibaba's main achievements?

She won an Olympic silver medal in the 1,500 metres at Rio 2016, plus gold in the 1,500m and bronze in the 5,000m at the 2015 World Championships.

What world records does she hold?

She holds world records for indoor events: one mile, 3,000m, and 5,000m.

What is her physical build?

She stands 5'6" tall and weighs 115 lbs, with an athletic body type.

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