Gudaf Tsegay Desta is an Ethiopian middle- and long-distance runner. She is the world indoor record holder for the 1500 metres, and formerly held the 5000 metre world record.
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Gudaf took her first global title, dominating in the 1500 m at the 2022 World Indoor Championships in Belgrade.
Gudaf on her way to winning gold in the 10,000 m at the 2023 World Championships as Sifan Hassan falls.
Gudaf (R) ahead of the pack in the 1500 m at the 2022 World Indoor Championships in Belgrade.
Gudaf Tsegay (R in green) leads the pack en route to the 5000 m victory at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene.In their own words 5
I’ve been a two-time world champion, and the Olympics is my next goal.
Gudaf Tsegay: purpose,01 Jun 2024,by Dan Vernon
I was really angry to not bring back two medals from the World Championships, but I knew from our training I had a lot of potential to do something with my fitness
Gudaf Tsegay rises from the ashes of 5000m disappointment in Budapest to become the newly minted world record holder in the event. October
Being there to represent my country brings immense feelings. Our people always expect us to win. Our seniors are known for bringing gold medals to Ethiopia.
Athletes born in the 1990s 6
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