About Gudisa Shentema
Born 1980. Gudisa Shentema is an Ethiopian marathon runner.
Gudisa Shentema (Amharic: ጉድሳ ሸንተማ; born 19 April 1980 in Ambo) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon.
He won a bronze medal at the 2003 All-Africa Games and finished thirteenth at the 2005 World Championships. He also competed at the 2007 World Championships, but did not finish the race.
His personal best time is 2:07:34 hours, achieved in April 2008 at the Paris Marathon. In the half marathon his personal best time is 1:02:23 hours, achieved in September 2005 in Philadelphia.
After a two year break from the marathon distance, he made a winning return at the inaugural Haile Gebrselassie Marathon in Ethiopia.
Achievements Representing 2003 All-Africa Games Abuja, Nigeria 3rd Marathon 2:27:39
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Who is Gudisa Shentema?
Ethiopian long-distance runner
When was Gudisa Shentema born?
Gudisa Shentema was born on 19 June 1980.
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Gudisa Shentema is a marathon runner.
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Gudisa Shentema is Ethiopian.
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