Ethiopian · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia · Born 17 December 1999Ethiopian long-distance runner who won Olympic 10,000m gold in Tokyo 2021 and set world record of 26:11.02 in 10,000m in 2022, establishing himself as elite.
Selemon Barega is an Ethiopian distance runner who won the 10,000m gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in a devastating sprint finish. His exceptional closing speed, unusual for a 10,000m runner, and his tactical intelligence have made him one of Ethiopia's most exciting athletics prospects. He has continued to develop as a major force across distance running events.
Famous For
Olympic 10,000m champion and world record holder
Playing Style
How They Played
Powerful finishing kick and tactical racing
Legacy
Lasting Impact
One of Ethiopia's greatest distance runners
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- Olympic Gold Medal 10000m Tokyo 2020
- World Indoor Championship Silver Medal 3000m Birmingham 2018
- Diamond League 5000m Champion 2019
- World Athletics Cross Country Championships Silver Medal U20 2019
- World Junior (U20) Record 5000m 12:43.02 2018
- Diamond League 3000m/5000m victories 2018
- World Championship Bronze Medal 10000m Doha 2019
- African Games Gold Medal 5000m Rabat 2019
Career Journey
Timeline
2017
📌 Professional athletics debut
2019
🎯 World Championships 10,000m silver medal
2021
🏆 Olympic 10,000m gold medal Tokyo
2022
🏆 World Championships 10,000m gold medal
2022
🎯 Set world record in 10,000m (26:11.02)
2023
🏆 World Championships 5,000m bronze medal
Ethiopian Athletes