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Dejene Debela

b. 1995

Ethiopian long-distance runner

Marathon runner Long-distance runner
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About Dejene Debela

Born 1995. Dejene Debela is an Ethiopian marathon runner and long-distance runner.

Dejene Debela Gonfa (born 9 January 1995) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner. He won the Xiamen International Marathon both in 2018 and in 2019.

He also won the Beijing Marathon in 2018 and he finished in 2nd place with a personal best of 2:05:46 at the 2019 Chicago Marathon.

Achievements

Representing 2016 Eindhoven Marathon Eindhoven, The Netherlands 5th Marathon 2:10:13 2017 Dubai Marathon Dubai, United Arab Emirates 11th Marathon 2:12:18 Eindhoven Marathon Eindhoven, The Netherlands 4th Marathon 2:07:10 2018 Xiamen International Marathon Xiamen, China 1st Marathon 2:11:22 Rome Marathon Rome, Italy 7th Marathon 2:12:01 Beijing Marathon Beijing, China 1st Marathon 2:12:08 Abu Dhabi Marathon Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 2nd Marathon 2:07:06 2019 Xiamen International Marathon Xiamen, China 1st Marathon 2:09:26 Chicago Marathon Chicago, United States 2nd Marathon 2:05:462020 Xiamen International Marathon Xiamen, China 5th Marathon 2:11:07 Marrakech Marathon Marrakech, Morocco 9th Marathon 2:09:10

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Important facts

Born
9 January 1995
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Marathon runner, long-distance runner
Nationality
Ethiopia
Also known as
Dejene Debela Gonfa

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Dejene Debela?

Ethiopian long-distance runner

When was Dejene Debela born?

Dejene Debela was born on 9 January 1995.

What is Dejene Debela's occupation?

Dejene Debela is a marathon runner and long-distance runner.

What nationality is Dejene Debela?

Dejene Debela is Ethiopian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dejene Debela

· Wikidata: Q80218533

· DBpedia: Dejene Debela

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