Kenenisa Bekele
Ethiopian long-distance runner (track and field)
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Summary
Kenenisa Bekele was born on June 13, 1982[1], in Bekoji[2]. He has worked as a long-distance runner[3] and athletics competitor[4]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,753 views/month, #6,786 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Ethiopia[6]
- Award received: Bislett medal[7]
- Sex or gender: male[8]
- Member of sports team: dsm-firmenich Running Team[9]
- Commons category: Kenenisa Bekele[10]
- Sport: athletics[11]
- Family name: Bekele[12]
- Significant event: 5000 metres[13], 10,000 metres[14], marathon[15]
- Record held: 5000 metres world record progression[16], Q132733080[17], Q132731039[18]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[19]
- Participant in: 2004 Summer Olympics[20], 2008 Summer Olympics[21], 2012 Summer Olympics[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Amharic[23]
- Country for sport: Ethiopia[24]
- Start of work period: 2001[25]
- Height: 165 cm[26]
- Mass: 56 kg[27]
- Sports discipline competed in: marathon[28], 5000 metres[29], 10,000 metres[30], 5000 metres indoor[31], 2 miles short track[32], 2000 metres short track[33]
Why It Matters
Kenenisa Bekele has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Kenenisa Bekele born?
Kenenisa Bekele's place of birth was Bekoji[2].
What did Kenenisa Bekele do for work?
Kenenisa Bekele worked as a long-distance runner[3] and athletics competitor[4].
What awards did Kenenisa Bekele receive?
Honors received include Bislett medal[7].