Mamo Wolde
Ethiopian long-distance runner, Olympic champion
Born
June 12th, 1932
93 years ago
Died
May 26th, 2002
23 years ago — 69 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Ethiopia
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An Ethiopian long-distance runner excelled in marathon events during the 1960s. Achieved significant recognition by winning the gold medal in the marathon at the 1968 Summer Olympics held in Mexico City. Set a world record in the marathon in 1969 with a time of 2:12:00, a benchmark that stood for several years. Contributed to the development of long-distance running in Ethiopia and inspired future generations of athletes in the region.
Won gold medal in marathon at 1968 Olympics
Set a world record in the marathon in 1969
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