Ethiopian distance runner whose extraordinary finishing speed and consistent podium performances at the 3,000m and 5,000m have established him as one of the finest middle-distance runners of his generation.
Yomif Kejelcha is an Ethiopian distance runner who holds the indoor world record for the mile and has been one of the most competitive distance runners at the elite level. His sharp track speed combined with exceptional endurance make him equally dangerous in the 5,000m and 10,000m. A consistent medallist at world championships, Kejelcha is one of Ethiopia's finest distance runners.
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1997
👶 Born in Bekoji, Ethiopia