Addis Abebe’s biography, net worth, fact, career, awards and life story

Intro Athletics competitor
Is Athlete 
Runner 
Long-distance runner 
From Ethiopia 
Type Sports 
Gender male
Birth 5 September 1970
Age: 49 years
Star sign Virgo

Addis Abebe (born September 5, 1970) is a former long-distance runner from Ethiopia, best known for winning a bronze medal in the 10,000 metres at the 1992 Summer Olympics.

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Ethiopia
1988 World Junior Championships Sudbury, Canada 3rd 5,000 m 13:58.08
1st 10,000 m 28:42.13
1989 African Championships Lagos, Nigeria 2nd 5,000 m 13:35.09
1st 10,000 m 27:51.07
1990 African Championships Cairo, Egypt 3rd 10,000 m 28:34.40
Goodwill Games Seattle, United States 2nd 5000 m 13:35.67
2nd 10,000 m 27:42.65
1991 World Championships Tokyo, Japan 13th 10,000 m 28:33.44
1992 Olympic Games Barcelona, Spain 3rd 10,000 m 28:00.07
IAAF World Cup Havana, Cuba 1st 10,000 m 28:44.38

Personal bests

  • 5000 metres – 13:58.08 (1988)
  • 10,000 metres – 27:17.82 (1989)
  • Half marathon – 1:02:40 (1998)
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