Age, Biography and Wiki

Gezahegne Abera was born on 23 April, 1978 in Ethiopia, is an Ethiopian long-distance runner. Discover Gezahegne Abera's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 46 years old?

Popular As N/A
Occupation N/A
Age 46 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 23 April, 1978
Birthday 23 April
Birthplace Ethiopia
Nationality Ethiopia

We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 23 April. He is a member of famous Runner with the age 46 years old group.

Gezahegne Abera Height, Weight & Measurements

At 46 years old, Gezahegne Abera height not available right now. We will update Gezahegne Abera's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.

Physical Status
Height Not Available
Weight 128 lbs
Body Measurements Not Available
Eye Color Not Available
Hair Color Not Available

Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Not Available
Sibling Not Available
Children Not Available

Gezahegne Abera Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Gezahegne Abera worth at the age of 46 years old? Gezahegne Abera’s income source is mostly from being a successful Runner. He is from Ethiopia. We have estimated Gezahegne Abera's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023 Under Review
Net Worth in 2022 Pending
Salary in 2022 Under Review
House Not Available
Cars Not Available
Source of Income Runner

Gezahegne Abera Social Network

Instagram
Linkedin
Twitter
Facebook
Wikipedia Gezahegne Abera Wikipedia
Imdb

Timeline

2003

In 2003, Abera won the London Marathon in 2:07:56. At the 2003 World Championships, Gezahegne had to abandon the race due to injury, but he was selected in the Ethiopian 2004 Olympic team. Again. injury kept him from the race. His wife Elfenesh Alemu was also selected to the 2004 Olympic team, finishing fourth in the women's marathon.

2001

In 2001, Gezahegne won the World Championships by a mere second ahead of Simon Biwott from Kenya to become the first person to achieve an Olympics-World Championships marathon double.

1999

Born in Etya, Arsi Province, Gezahegne's first international competition was the 1999 Los Angeles Marathon, where he finished fourth, behind three Kenyans. That earned him a place in the Ethiopian 1999 World Championships team, where he finished eleventh.

Later in the 1999 season, Gezahegne won his first international marathon by finishing first at Fukuoka marathon in Japan. He won this marathon again in 2001 and 2002. In 2000, Gezahegne finished second in the Boston Marathon.

1978

Gezahegne Abera (Amharic: ገዛሄኘ አበራ; born April 23, 1978) is an Ethiopian athlete, winner of the marathon race at the 2000 Summer Olympics.

1932

At the Sydney Olympics, the marathon race came down to two Ethiopians, Gezahegne and Tesfaye Tola, and Kenyan Erick Wainaina. At the 37 km mark, Wainaina tried to make a break, but 2 km later Gezahegne surged to the lead and held the position to the finishing lane. At 22 years old, Gezahegne was the youngest marathon champion since Juan Carlos Zabala in Los Angeles 1932.

Celebs Wiki
Celebs Wiki

Gezahegne Abera fans also viewed:

Seltana Aït Hammou

Katalin Szentgyörgyi

Goran Stojiljković (runner)

Natalia Rodríguez (athlete)

Fanny Pruvost

João Pires (athlete)

Mihaela Neacșu

Rashid Mohamed

Samira Mezeghrane

Yudelkis Martínez