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Gete Wami was born on 11 December, 1974 in Debre Birhan, Ethiopia, is an Ethiopian long-distance runner. Discover Gete Wami's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 49 years old?

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Age 49 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 11 December, 1974
Birthday 11 December
Birthplace Debre Birhan, Ethiopia
Nationality Ethiopia

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Her husband is Getaneh Tessema

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Gete Wami Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Gete Wami worth at the age of 49 years old? Gete Wami’s income source is mostly from being a successful Runner. She is from Ethiopia. We have estimated Gete Wami's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Timeline

1974

Getenesh "Gete" Wami Degife (Amharic: ጌጤነሽ 'ጌጤ' ዋሚ ደግፌ born January 28th 1974 in Debre Berhan) is an Ethiopian former long-distance runner who competed in cross country, track, and road events.

Her brother, Mulugeta Wami, is also a professional marathon runner.

1996

She is a two-time winner of the IAAF World Cross Country Championships, having taken the long race title in 1996 and then the short race title in 2001.

1999

Gete won the gold medal at the 1999 World Championships in Seville, with a time of 30:24.56, which was a new African record and Championships Record.

She also won the 10,000 m gold medal at the 1999 All-Africa Games that year.

2006

Gete won the 2006 Berlin Marathon, finishing in front of Salina Kosgei and Monika Drybulska on September 24.

She was expected to beat the world record over 15 km during the Zevenheuvelenloop in and around Nijmegen on 19 November 2006, but failed.

Gete finished in second position during the race, nine seconds behind Mestewat Tufa, who finished in 47:22.

2007

In 2007, Gete won the Berlin Marathon again.

She competed in the New York Marathon thirty-five days later and she finished 23 seconds behind Paula Radcliffe.

Her second-place finish gave her the World Marathon Majors Series Title, earning herself the $500,000 jackpot.

2008

In August 2008, Gete dropped out of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Marathon, after running in the lead pack for much of the race, as did her teammate Berhane Adere.

2009

The last outing of her career came at the 2009 London Marathon, where she came in ninth with a time of 2:26:54.