Meseret Defar

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Ethiopian long-distance runner

Meseret Defar Tola is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who competes chiefly in the 3,000 metres and 5,000 metres events. She has won medals at top-tier international competitions including Olympic and World Championship gold medals over 5,000... Wikipedia

Born: 1983 (age 40 years), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Spouse: Teodros Hailu

Medals: Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Women's 5000 metres, Athletics at the 2004 Summer Olympics – Women's 5000 metres, and Athletics at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's 5000 metres

Event(s): 3000 metres, 5000 metres

Height: 155 cm (5 ft 1 in)

Sport: Athletics

Weight: 42 kg (93 lb)