Gelete Burka
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Gelete Burka is a renowned Ethiopian middle and long-distance runner known for her versatility across various events ranging from 1500 meters to the marathon. She has achieved significant success, including winning the World Indoor Championships in 2008 for 1500 meters, and has consistently been a formidable competitor in both track and road races.
World Championship Medals
Personal Bests
Half Marathon
Medio Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso EDP
1:06:11
10/28/2018
Marathon
Dubai Standard Chartered Marathon
2:20:45
1/26/2018
10 Kilometres Road
32:01=
2/26/2017
10,000 Metres
The XXXI Olympic Games
30:26.66
8/12/2016
5 Kilometres Road
14:57
4/18/2015
Major Championships
The XXX Olympic Games - 5000 Metres
15:10.66
The XXXI Olympic Games - 10,000 Metres
30:26.66
IAAF World Championships - 10,000 Metres
31:41.77
IAAF World Championships - 1500 Metres
4:04.77