Letesenbet Gidey is an Ethiopian long-distance runner. In the 10,000 metres, she is the 2020 Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist, 2019 World silver medallist, and 2022 World champion. 03 is the second fastest time ever, only second to Kenyan rival Beatrice Chebet.
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At age 19, Letesenbet (L in yellow) debuted in the World Athletics Championships at the 2017 edition in London, advancing to the 5000 m final.
Letesenbet Gidey (L) with her silver on the women's 10,000 m podium at the 2019 World Championships in Doha; Sifan Hassan (C), Agnes Tirop (R).
Letesenbet (2nd from the left in green) en route to the 10,000 m title at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene.In their own words 4
I was thinking about winning this gold since 2019, but Hassan was always there.
Jasmyne Tomas, Gidey holds off Kenyans to win gold - Oregon22 World Athletics Championships, Athletics Africa, July 17, 2022.
This victory to me was even more important than a world record...I am so happy about this performance.
Jasmyne Tomas, Gidey holds off Kenyans to win gold - Oregon22 World Athletics Championships, Athletics Africa, July 17, 2022.
With God’s help, I can get the double...I am very confident now.
Jasmyne Tomas, Gidey holds off Kenyans to win gold - Oregon22 World Athletics Championships, Athletics Africa, July 17, 2022.
Athletes born in the 1990s 6
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Letesenbet Gidey is an Ethiopian long-distance runner. In the 10,000 metres, she is the 2020 Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist, 2019 World silver medallist, and 2022 World champion. Her record of 29.01.03 is the second fastest time ever, only second to Kenyan rival Beatrice Chebet. Letesenbet is the first athlete ever, male or female, to hold the 5000m, 10000m, and half marathon world records simultaneously.
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