Gudaf Tsegay

thumb|Gudaf Tsegay at Belgrade 2022 Gudaf Tsegay Desta (Amharic: ጉዳፉ ፀጋይ ደስታ; born 23 June 1997) is an Ethiopian middle- and long-distance runner. She is the current women’s world record holder for 5,000 m (14:00.21), set at the 2023 final Diamond League event, the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon. Eugene is also where she won the World Athletics Championships on 5,000 m in 2022. At the World Athletics Championships, Gudaf also won the gold medal for 10,000 metres in 2023; a bronze for the 1,500 metres in 2019, and silver in 2022. She is the 2020 Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist in the women's 5,000 metres. She is a two-time World Indoor Championship 1,500 m medallist, claiming bronze in 2016 and gold in 2022. She is also the world indoor record holder for the 1,500 m, setting previously in this event world under-18 (current) and U20 (former) records. Quotes I was really angry to not bring back two medals from the World Championships, but I knew from our training I had a lot of potential to do something with my fitness Gudaf Tsegay rises from the ashes of 5000m disappointment in Budapest to become the newly minted world record holder in the event. October 11, 2023,by Deji Ogeyingbo Ethiopia’s Tsegay holds on to win world 5,000m gold, July 24, 2022,By Amy Tennery Being there to represent my country brings immense feelings. Our people always expect us to win. Our seniors are known for bringing gold medals to Ethiopia. Being a medallist isn’t the goal, getting the gold medal is. I feel a great responsibility when I represent my country. The Olympics is a big stage, and it’s my dream. I’ve succeeded in everything else, and the only thing left is the Olympic (gold). I’ve been a two-time world champion, and the Olympics is my next goal. Gudaf Tsegay: purpose,01 Jun 2024,by Dan Vernon External links Category:People from Ethiopia Category:Runners