Lamecha Girma

Ethiopian athletics competitor · Ethiopia · On the map · Athletes · Born 2000 · age 25

Lamecha Girma is an Ethiopian middle- and long-distance runner who holds the world record in the 3,000 metres steeplechase. He is the 2020 Tokyo Olympic silver medallist in the steeplechase and won silver medals at the 2019, 2022 and 2023 World Athletics Championships.

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2023“The pacers and the Wavelight were perfect - it all clicked. I have raced here several times in this meeting. The atmosphere and the crowd never disappoint.”In their words13 June 2023Ratified: world indoor 3000m record for GirmaRead the whole statement

“It was a tough race, but it’s good to get one race in and I am very happy with it, So now I’m looking forward to defending my 1500m and 3000m titles at the European Indoors.”In their words16 February 2023Girma breaks world indoor 3000m record with 7:23.81 in LievinRead the whole statement

2020“My 2019 season was good, Now I am going to work very hard to be stronger and to try to win an Olympic gold for my country.”In their words10 February 2020Girma’s one-year journey from unknown runner to global medallistRead the whole statement

2000Born26 November 2000

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It was my first race at the World Championships, so I didn’t know what to expect, had trained hard for a good result, but I didn't expect to win.
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On the final straight, I thought I could win the race. When I crossed the line, I thought I'd done it.
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I am so happy with this result, I was talking about this world record attempt for the past three days. My brother is my coach.
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Girma is also the former world record holder for the indoor 3,000 metres and won the silver medal at that distance at the 2022 World Indoor Championships. He is the Ethiopian national record holder for the 1500m.

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