About Kassa Balcha
Born 1955. Kassa Balcha is an Ethiopian athletics competitor.
Kassa Balcha (born 5 December 1955) is a retired Ethiopian long-distance runner.
At the 1985 World Cross Country Championships Balcha finished your in the long race. This was good enough to help Ethiopia win a gold medal in the team competition.
He competed in the men's 1500 metres at the 1980 Olympics, where he finished 6th in his heat and did not advance.
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Who is Kassa Balcha?
Ethiopian distance runner
When was Kassa Balcha born?
Kassa Balcha was born on 5 December 1955.
What is Kassa Balcha's occupation?
Kassa Balcha is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Kassa Balcha?
Kassa Balcha is Ethiopian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kassa Balcha. https://biography.guide/kassa-balcha/
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