Yomif Kejelcha
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Yomif Kejelcha Atomsa (born 1 August 1997)[2] is an Ethiopian distance runner. He won the silver medal in the 10,000 metres at the 2019 World Athletics Championships and gold medals for the 3000 metres at the 2016 and 2018 World Indoor Championships. Kejelcha is the world indoor record holder for the mile with a time of 3:47.01, set on 3 March 2019 in Boston.
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Full name | Yomif Kejelcha Atomsa |
Born | (1997-08-01) 1 August 1997 (age 26) Oromia, Ethiopia |
Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[1] |
Weight | 58 kg (128 lb) |
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Country | Ethiopia |
Sport | Athletics |
Event | Long-distance running |
Team | Adidas |
Coached by | Tim Rowberry |
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Updated on 2024 |
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He was the 2013 World Youth 3000 m champion and 2014 World Junior 5000 m gold medallist.