About Tesfaye Tafa
Born 1962. Tesfaye Tafa is an Ethiopian athletics competitor.
Tesfaye Tafa (born 15 November 1962) is a retired Ethiopian runner. In addition to being the African marathon champion in 1990, he is noted for winning the Amsterdam Marathon as well as being the first African to ever win the Mexico City Marathon, setting a new course record (that has since been broken).
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Tesfaye Tafa?
Ethiopian distance runner
When was Tesfaye Tafa born?
Tesfaye Tafa was born on 15 November 1962.
What is Tesfaye Tafa's occupation?
Tesfaye Tafa is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Tesfaye Tafa?
Tesfaye Tafa is Ethiopian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tesfaye Tafa. https://biography.guide/tesfaye-tafa/
MLA: "Tesfaye Tafa." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tesfaye-tafa/.
Chicago: "Tesfaye Tafa." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tesfaye-tafa/.
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