Elvan Abeylegesse
Ethiopian-born Turkish long-distance runner · Ethiopia · On the map · Athletes · Born 1982 · age 44
Elvan Abeylegesse is an Ethiopian former middle and long-distance running athlete who represented Turkey. She competed over distances from 1500 metres up to the marathon, and also in cross country. She is a former world record-holder for the 5000 metres, at 14:24.68.
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Ethiopia
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Born 1982 · age 44