Haile Gebrselassie
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Summary
Haile Gebrselassie was born on April 18, 1973[1], in Assela[2]. He has worked as a marathon runner[3], long-distance runner[4], athletics competitor[5], runner[6], and athlete[7]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,053 views/month, #6,632 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Ethiopia[9]
- Award received: Track & Field News Athlete of the Year[10], Bislett medal[11], Princess of Asturias Award for Sports[12], Silver Olympic Order[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: Haile Gebrselassie[15]
- Residence: Assela[16]
- Sport: athletics[17], road running[18], marathon[19], half marathon[20]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[21]
- Participant in: 1992 World Junior Championships in Athletics – men's 5000 metres[22], 1992 World Junior Championships in Athletics – men's 10,000 metres[23], 1993 World Championships in Athletics – men's 5000 metres[24], 1993 World Championships in Athletics – men's 10,000 metres[25], 1995 World Championships in Athletics – men's 10,000 metres[26], 1995 IAAF Grand Prix Final[27], athletics at the 1996 Summer Olympics – men's 10,000 metres[28], 1997 IAAF World Indoor Championships – men's 3000 metres[29], 1997 World Championships in Athletics – men's 10,000 metres[30], 1998 IAAF Grand Prix Final[31], 1999 IAAF World Indoor Championships – men's 1500 metres[32], 1999 IAAF World Indoor Championships – men's 3000 metres[33], 1999 World Championships in Athletics – men's 10,000 metres[34], athletics at the 2000 Summer Olympics – men's 10,000 metres[35]
- Nominated for: Best Male Track Athlete ESPY Award[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Amharic[37]
- Country for sport: Ethiopia[38]
- Name in native language: ኃይሌ ገብረ ሥላሴ[39]
- Start of work period: 1992[40]
- End of work period: 2012[41], 2015[42]
- Height: 165 cm[43]
- Mass: 56 kg[44]
- Sports discipline competed in: 1500 metres[45], 5000 metres[46], 10,000 metres[47], 2 miles run[48], 3000 metres[49], 5000 metres indoor[50], cross country running[51]
Why It Matters
Haile Gebrselassie has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was Haile Gebrselassie born?
Haile Gebrselassie was born in Assela[2].
What did Haile Gebrselassie do for work?
Haile Gebrselassie worked as a marathon runner[3], long-distance runner[4], athletics competitor[5], runner[6], and athlete[7].
What awards did Haile Gebrselassie receive?
Honors received include Track & Field News Athlete of the Year[10], Bislett medal[11], and Princess of Asturias Award for Sports[12].