| Intro | Ethiopian long-distance runner |
| Is |
Runner Athlete Marathon runner |
| From | Ethiopia |
| Type | Sports |
| Gender | male |
| Birth | 13 October 1975 |
| Age: | 44 years |
| Star sign | Libra |
Girma Tolla (born 15 October 1975) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner, who specializes in the marathon race, having previously concentrated on the 10,000 metres.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Ethiopia | |||||
| 1999 | World Cross Country Championships | Belfast, Northern Ireland | 2nd | Team | |
| World Championships | Seville, Spain | 4th | 10,000 m | 28:02.08 | |
| 2000 | Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 11th | 10,000 m | 27:49.75 |
| 2004 | Enschede Marathon | Enschede, Netherlands | 1st | Marathon | 2:10:33 |
Personal bests
- 3000 metres – 7:42.98 min (1999)
- 5000 metres – 13:15.72 min (1998)
- 10,000 metres – 27:13.48 min (1999)
- Half marathon – 1:02:06 hrs (2003)
- Marathon – 2:10:33 hrs (2004)