About Gemechu Woyecha
Born 1979. Gemechu Woyecha is an Australian athletics competitor.
Gemechu Woyecha (born 3 February 1979) is an Australian long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon.
He was born in Ethiopia, and also represented Qatar formerly, under the name Rashid Khaled Jamal. He competed in the 2000 Olympic marathon, but did not finish the race. He later defected to Australia.
His personal best time is 2:14:50 hours, achieved in 2001.
Achievements All results regarding marathon, unless stated otherwise Representing 2000Olympic Games Sydney, Australia—DNF
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Who is Gemechu Woyecha?
Ethiopian-Qatari-Australian long distance runner
When was Gemechu Woyecha born?
Gemechu Woyecha was born on 3 February 1979.
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Gemechu Woyecha is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Gemechu Woyecha?
Gemechu Woyecha is Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gemechu Woyecha. https://biography.guide/gemechu-woyecha/
MLA: "Gemechu Woyecha." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gemechu-woyecha/.
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