Ethiopian · Adwa, Ethiopia · Born 20 March 1994Ethiopian long-distance runner who holds world records in the 5000m, 10000m and half marathon, and is a two-time World Championship gold medalist
Letesenbet Gidey is an Ethiopian distance runner and world record holder who has broken world records in the 5,000m, 10,000m, and half marathon. Her extraordinary range, from the track to road racing, has made her one of the most versatile and dominant distance runners of her era. Despite injury challenges, Gidey has maintained her position at the very top of women's distance running.
Famous For
World records in 5000m, 10000m and half marathon
Playing Style
How They Played
Aggressive front-running style with devastating finishing kick
Legacy
Lasting Impact
One of the greatest distance runners in history, holder of multiple world records
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- World Championships 10000m gold 2019
- World Championships 10000m gold 2022
- Olympic bronze 10000m 2021
- World record holder 5000m
- World record holder 10000m
- World record holder half marathon
Career Journey
Timeline
2015
📌 International debut at World Championships
2015
🌍 International debut at World Championships Beijing
2017
🎯 First major international medal - World Championships 5000m bronze
2018
🥇 Diamond League 5000m champion
2019
🏆 World Championships 10000m gold medal
2019
🏆 World Championships 10000m gold medal Doha
2020
🎯 World record 10000m (29:01.03)
2020
🎯 World record 5000m (14:06.62)
2020
⚡ World record 10000m 29:01.03 Hengelo
2020
⚡ World record 5000m 14:06.62 Valencia
2021
🎯 World record half marathon (1:02:52)
2021
🏆 Olympic bronze medal 10000m Tokyo
2021
⚡ World record half marathon 1:02:52 Valencia
2022
🏆 World Championships 10000m gold Eugene
2023
🏆 World Championships 10000m silver Budapest
Ethiopian Athletes