Ethiopian · Adwa, Ethiopia · Born 20 March 1994Ethiopian long-distance runner who holds world records in the 5000m, 10000m and half marathon, and is a two-time World Championship gold medalist
Letesenbet Gidey is an Ethiopian distance runner and world record holder who has broken world records in the 5,000m, 10,000m, and half marathon. Her extraordinary range, from the track to road racing, has made her one of the most versatile and dominant distance runners of her era. Despite injury challenges, Gidey has maintained her position at the very top of women's distance running. Gidey's world records across the 5,000m, 10,000m and half marathon came in a remarkable span of versatility rarely matched in distance running, and she remained one of Ethiopia's most decorated athletes despite injury setbacks in the years that followed.
World records in 5000m, 10000m and half marathon
How They Played
Aggressive front-running style with devastating finishing kick
Lasting Impact
One of the greatest distance runners in history, holder of multiple world records
Career Honours
- World Championships 10000m gold 2019
- World Championships 10000m gold 2022
- Olympic bronze 10000m 2021
- World record holder 5000m
- World record holder 10000m
- World record holder half marathon
Ethiopian Athletes