Tirunesh Dibaba
Ethiopia
Tirunesh Dibaba is an Ethiopian long-distance runner known for her dominance in track events, particularly the 5000 meters and 10000 meters. She is a three-time Olympic gold medalist and has set multiple world records throughout her career. Known as the 'Baby Faced Destroyer,' Dibaba is celebrated for her exceptional speed and endurance.
Olympic Medals
World Championship Medals
Personal Bests
Marathon
2:17:56
4/23/2017
Half Marathon
1:06:50
2/10/2017
10 Miles Road
51:49
10/23/2016
10,000 Metres
The XXXI Olympic Games
29:42.56
8/12/2016
10 Kilometres Road
30:30
9/1/2013
Major Championships
The XXX Olympic Games - 10,000 Metres
30:20.75
The XXIX Olympic Games - 5000 Metres
15:41.40
The XXIX Olympic Games - 10,000 Metres
29:54.66
The XXXI Olympic Games - 10,000 Metres
29:42.56
The XXX Olympic Games - 5000 Metres
15:05.15
Upcoming Events
Recent Mentions
In 2023, the CITIUS MAG Podcast will try to bring you a weekly podcast that unpacks some of the biggest news stories and headlines in track and field with our team's own commentary, analysis and occasionally jokes.
In this episode Chris Chavez, Kyle Merber and Jasmine Todd cover:
– What are we most excited and optimistic about in 2023?
– Houston Half Marathon fields were announced ahead of its running on Jan. 15. U.S. recorder holder Emily Sisson headlines the women's field but will be up against Hiwot Gebrekidan and Tirunesh Dibaba. Fan favorites Conner Mantz and Edward Cheserek are in the men's field but face three East African men who have broken 60 minutes. Vanessa Fraser and Jenny Simpson will be making their debuts at 13.1 miles.
– What events are you looking forward to at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix on Feb. 3 and Millrose Games on Feb. 11th.
– 'Buy or Sell' features a discussion on World Athletics' Olympic qualifying standards, Handicap Races, World Cross Country Mixed Gender Relay, the Devon Allen rule change and the closing of The Wild Duck.
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