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Gezahgne Abera
Full name: Gezahgne Abera
Original name: ገዛኸኝ ኣበራ
Gender: Male
Height: 5'5" (166 cm)
Weight: 128 lbs (58 kg)
Born: April 23, 1978 in Eteya, Oromiya, Ethiopia
Affiliations: Mugar AC
Country: 
Ethiopia
Sport: Athletics
Related Olympians: Husband of Elfenesh Alemu; Uncle of Tiki Gelana.
Medals: 1 Gold (1 Total)
Biography
Personal Best: Mar – 2-07:54 (1999). |
Results
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Event | Team | NOC | Rank | Medal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Summer | 22 | Sydney | Athletics | Men's Marathon | Ethiopia | ETH | 1 | Gold |
Men's Marathon
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Country | Phase | Unit | Rank | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Summer | 22 | Sydney | Athletics | Ethiopia | Final Standings | 1 | 2-10:11 |
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