Tamirat Tola
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This article is about a person whose name includes a patronymic. The article properly refers to the person by his given name, Tamirat, and not as Tola.
Tamirat Tola Abera (born 11 August 1991) is an Ethiopian world champion long-distance runner who competes in track, road and cross country events. He won the bronze medal in the 10,000 metres at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Tamirat competed in the marathon at the 2017 and 2022 World Athletics Championships, earning silver and gold, respectively, setting a championship record at the latter in the process. He finished third at both the 2021 Tokyo and 2023 London Marathon and won the 2023 New York City Marathon, breaking the course record.
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Full name | Tamirat Tola Abera |
Nationality | Ethiopian |
Born | (1991-08-11) 11 August 1991 (age 32) |
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Country | Ethiopia |
Sport | Athletics |
Event | Long-distance running |
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