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Gezahegne Abera was born on 23 April, 1978 in Ethiopia, is an Ethiopian long-distance runner. Discover Gezahegne Abera's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 45 years old?

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Age 45 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 23 April, 1978
Birthday 23 April
Birthplace Ethiopia
Nationality Ethiopia

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Weight 128 lbs
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Gezahegne Abera Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Gezahegne Abera worth at the age of 45 years old? Gezahegne Abera’s income source is mostly from being a successful Runner. He is from Ethiopia. We have estimated Gezahegne Abera's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1932

At 22 years old, Gezahegne was the youngest marathon champion since Juan Carlos Zabala in Los Angeles 1932.

1978

Gezahegne Abera (Amharic: ገዛሄኘ አበራ; born April 23, 1978) is an Ethiopian athlete and winner of the marathon race at the 2000 Summer Olympics.

1999

Born in Etya, Arsi Province, Gezahegne's first international competition was the 1999 Los Angeles Marathon, where he finished fourth, behind three Kenyans.

That earned him a place in the Ethiopian 1999 World Championships team, where he finished eleventh.

Later in the 1999 season, Gezahegne won his first international marathon, finishing first at Fukuoka marathon in Japan.

2000

In 2000, Gezahegne finished second in the Boston Marathon.

At the Sydney Olympics, the marathon race came down to two Ethiopians, Gezahegne and Tesfaye Tola, and Kenyan Erick Wainaina.

At the 37 km mark, Wainaina tried to make a break, but 2 km later Gezahegne surged to the lead and held the position to the finishing line.

2001

He won that marathon again in 2001 and 2002.

In 2001, Gezahegne won the World Championships by a mere second ahead of Simon Biwott from Kenya to become the first person to achieve an Olympics-World Championships marathon double.

2003

In 2003, Gezahegne won the London Marathon in 2:07:56.

At the 2003 World Championships, Gezahegne had to abandon the race due to injury, but he was selected in the Ethiopian 2004 Olympic team.

Again.

injury kept him from the race.

2004

His wife Elfenesh Alemu was also selected to the 2004 Olympic team, finishing fourth in the women's marathon.

Gezahegne's repeated injuries ended his running career at a relatively young age.

He and his wife own a hotel and property development business.