Elvan Abeylegesse
Ethiopian-born Turkish long-distance runner (born 1982)
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Summary
Elvan Abeylegesse was born in Addis Ababa[1]. She was born on September 11, 1982[2]. She worked as a marathon runner[3], athletics competitor[4], and long-distance runner[5].
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Ethiopia[6], Turkey[7]
- Native language: Turkish[8]
- Award received: Bislett medal[9]
- Sex or gender: female[10]
- Residence: Istanbul[11]
- Sport: athletics[12]
- Given name: Elvan[13]
- Participant in: 2008 Summer Olympics[14], 2004 Summer Olympics[15]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Turkish[16]
- Birth name: Hewan Abeye[17]
- Country for sport: Turkey[18]
- Height: {'amount': '+159'}[19]
- Mass: {'amount': '+40'}[20]
- Sports discipline competed in: marathon[21]
FAQs
Where was Elvan Abeylegesse born?
Elvan Abeylegesse was born in Addis Ababa[1].
What did Elvan Abeylegesse do for work?
Elvan Abeylegesse worked as marathon runner[3], athletics competitor[4], and long-distance runner[5].
What awards did Elvan Abeylegesse receive?
Honors received include Bislett medal[9].