Gizealew Ayana

Gizealew Abeje Ayana (born 11 February 2003) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon and half marathon. In his marathon debut he won the 2023 Paris Marathon.

Career After competing in several European half marathons in 2021 and 2022, Gizealew Ayana stepped up to the full marathon distance. He had already shown considerable promise in the half marathon, stating his ambition to break the 59-minute barrier in the event.