Ayele Abshero
Ethiopian distance runner, marathon champion
Born
December 28th, 1990
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Ethiopia
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Ayele Abshero is a professional distance runner specializing in marathon events. Abshero achieved significant success in 2012 by winning the Dubai Marathon, completing the race in a time of 2:04:23. The victory positioned him among the elite marathon runners globally. In addition to the Dubai Marathon, numerous other races contributed to a prominent competitive career, reflecting prowess in both half and full marathons. Competitive endeavors included appearances in various international marathons across several countries.
Won the Dubai Marathon in 2012
Achieved a personal best time of 2:04:23
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