Ethiopian · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia · Born 17 December 1999Ethiopian long-distance runner who won Olympic 10,000m gold in Tokyo 2021 and set world record of 26:11.02 in 10,000m in 2022, establishing himself as elite.
Selemon Barega is an Ethiopian distance runner who won the 10,000m gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in a devastating sprint finish. His exceptional closing speed, unusual for a 10,000m runner, and his tactical intelligence have made him one of Ethiopia's most exciting athletics prospects. He has continued to develop as a major force across distance running events. Barega added further global medals across the 5,000m and 10,000m in the years following his Tokyo Olympic title, remaining one of Ethiopia's most consistent championship performers on both the track and in cross country.
Olympic 10,000m champion and world record holder
How They Played
Powerful finishing kick and tactical racing
Lasting Impact
One of Ethiopia's greatest distance runners
Career Honours
- Olympic Gold Medal 10000m Tokyo 2020
- World Indoor Championship Silver Medal 3000m Birmingham 2018
- Diamond League 5000m Champion 2019
- World Athletics Cross Country Championships Silver Medal U20 2019
- World Junior (U20) Record 5000m 12:43.02 2018
- Diamond League 3000m/5000m victories 2018
- World Championship Bronze Medal 10000m Doha 2019
- African Games Gold Medal 5000m Rabat 2019
Ethiopian Athletes