Age, Biography and Wiki
Tsegai Tewelde was born on 8 December, 1989 in Eritrea, is an Eritrean-born British distance runner (born 1989). Discover Tsegai Tewelde'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 34 years old?
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34 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
8 December, 1989 |
| Birthday |
8 December |
| Birthplace |
Eritrea |
| Nationality |
Eritrea
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He is a member of famous runner with the age 34 years old group.
Tsegai Tewelde Height, Weight & Measurements
At 34 years old, Tsegai Tewelde height is 1.72 m and Weight 56 kg.
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1.72 m |
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56 kg |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Tsegai Tewelde Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Tsegai Tewelde worth at the age of 34 years old? Tsegai Tewelde’s income source is mostly from being a successful runner. He is from Eritrea. We have estimated Tsegai Tewelde's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
runner |
Tsegai Tewelde Social Network
Timeline
Tsegai Tewelde (born 8 December 1989) is an Eritrean-born British distance runner, who competed in the marathon at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Tewelde was born in Eritrea on 8 December 1989.
At the age of eight, he was injured in a land mine explosion that killed a friend of his, leaving him with a scar on his forehead after he was hit by shrapnel.
Tewelde competed at the 2006 World Junior Championships in Athletics in the 1500 metres, finishing fifth in a time of 3 minutes 42.10 seconds and setting a national junior record.
In 2007 he placed 17th in the junior's race at the World Cross Country Championships.
In 2008, he and six other members of the Eritrean team sought political asylum in the United Kingdom following the World Cross Country Championships in Edinburgh.
The athletes feared they would be tortured or face military service for failing to finish higher in the event.
At the 2008 World Championships he finished 19th in the junior's race in a time of 23 minutes and 48 seconds.
Following this race he applied for asylum in the UK.
He later joined Shettleston Harriers athletics club, he return home after becoming British and trained hard for his london marathon
He did not finish (DNF) in the men's marathon, while fellow British athletes, brothers Callum and Derek Hawkins finished 9th and 114th respectively.
He was granted a British passport in the autumn of 2015.
In 2015 he finished Great Scottish Run in a time of 1 hour 3 minutes and 34 seconds, taking fourth place overall and the silver medal for Scottish athletes.
At the 2016 London Marathon, competing over the distance for the first time, Tewelde finished twelfth overall, and was the second British-qualified athlete to finish, in a time of 2 hours 12 minutes and 57 seconds.
This time was inside the qualifying time of 2 hours 14 minutes needed to earn him a place in the Great Britain team for the 2016 Summer Olympics to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
