| Intro | Middle-distance runner |
| Is | Athlete |
| From | Ethiopia |
| Type | Sports |
| Gender | female |
| Birth | 23 January 1997 |
| Age: | 23 years |
| Star sign | Aquarius |
Gudaf Tsegay Desta (born 23 January 1997) is an Ethiopian middle-distance runner competing primarily in the 1500 metres. She represented her country at the 2014 and 2016 World Indoor Championships winning the bronze on the second occasion. She also won the bronze medal at the 2019 World Championships.
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Ethiopia | |||||
| 2014 | World Indoor Championships | Sopot, Poland | 9th (h) | 1500 m | 4:11.83 |
| World Junior Championships | Eugene, United States | 2nd | 1500 m | 4:10.83 | |
| 2016 | World Indoor Championships | Portland, United States | 3rd | 1500 m | 4:05.71 |
| Olympic Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 19th (h) | 800 m | 2:00.13 | |
| 2017 | World Championships | London, United Kingdom | 24th (sf) | 1500 m | 4:22.01 |
| 2019 | World Championships | Doha, Qatar | 3rd | 1500 m | 3:54.38 |
Personal bests
Outdoor
- 1500 metres – 3:54.38 (Doha 2019)
Indoor
- 1500 metres – 4:01.81 (Glasgow 2016)
- One mile – 4:24.98 (Stockholm 2016)