 Samuel Abate Zeleke in 2023 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Samuel Abate Zeleke |
| Nationality | Ethiopian |
| Born | 9 March 1999 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 1500 metres |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests | |
Samuel Abate Zeleke (born 9 March 1999) is an Ethiopian middle and long-distance runner, who specializes in the 1500 metres.
In January 2021, he finished third in the 1500m at a pre-Olympic trial meeting in Addis Ababa, running 3:41.60 to finish behind Teddese Lemi and Kebede Endale.[1] In June he ran a qualifying time for the 2020 Summer Olympics with a 3:32.80 performance at the Ethiopian Olympic Trials, finishing second to Lemi in the race.[2] He finished fifth at the Tokyo Olympics in the second heat of the 1500 metres.[3]
References
- ^ "Gudaf Tsegay strong over 1500". time-to-run.com. 18 January 2021. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
- ^ "2021 Ethiopian Olympic Trials: Gudaf Tsegay (14:13) & Getnet Wale (12:53) Among Six World-Leading Times as New Stars Emerge". letsrun.com. 8 June 2021. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
- ^ "Athletics - Men's 1500m results". 3 August 2021.
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This page was last edited on 7 February 2024, at 18:06