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Meseret Defar Tola ( Amharic: መሠረት ደፋር; born 19 November 1983) 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 metres.
Since 2004, Ethiopia’s Meseret Defar has achieved great things over 3,000m (indoor) and 5,000m, and is the only female athlete to win two Olympic gold medals in the latter event.
Meseret Defar (born November 19, 1983, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner, world champion, and Olympic medalist who broke a number of world records, including those in the 3,000-metre, 5,000-metre, and 2-mile races.
Jul 5, 2007 · The Ethiopian runner has gone from being an outstanding teenage athlete to an Olympic champion and World record breaker, becoming one of the most high profile women in contemporary athletics, and Defar charts some of her desire to succeed to her first outing on the global stage.
Mar 7, 2024 · Just before the bell sounded in the women’s 3000m final at the 2004 World Athletics Indoor Championships, Meseret Defar slipped into the lead.
Jun 3, 2006 · second last lap, Ethiopia’s Meseret Defar shaved 0.15 seconds from Turkish Elvan Abeylegesse's World 5000m record of 14:24.68 when she ran 14:24.53** tonight, at New York City's Icahn Stadium.
Meseret Defar was an Ethiopian distance runner who won gold medals in the 5,000 metres in 2004 and 2012, taking silver in the event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Defar also won the World Championships in the 5K in 2007 and 2014 and was a four-time World Champion in the indoor 3,000 metres – 2004, 2006, 2008, and 2010.
Mar 8, 2024 · In the world of athletics, some names etch themselves into the annals of history with an indelible ink, leaving a lasting legacy that transcends generations.
From humble beginnings in Ethiopia to becoming a two-time Olympic champion, Defar’s story is one of determination, perseverance, and sheer talent. Join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of this legendary athlete and discover what makes her a true queen of the long-distance track.
Ethiopia Meseret Defar Wins Women's 5000m Gold - London 2012 Olympics. 📲 Subscribe to @olympics: http://oly.ch/Subscribe Highlights from the Olympic Stadium as Ethiopia's Meseret Defar...
