Mamo Wolde
Ethiopian long-distance runner
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Degaga "Mamo" Wolde was an Ethiopian long distance runner who competed in track, cross-country, and road running events. He was the winner of the marathon at the 1968 Summer Olympics. Wikipedia
Born: June 12, 1932, Ada'a, Ethiopia
Died: May 26, 2002 (age 69 years), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Sport: Athletics
Event(s): Marathon; 10,000 metres
Height: 170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Resting place: Saint Joseph's Church; 8°58′11.57″N 38°46′1.51″E / 8.9698806°N 38.7670861°E