Yalemzerf Yehualaw

Yalemzerf Yehualaw Densa (born 3 August 1999) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner.

Yalemzerf Yehualaw
Personal information
Born (1999-08-03) 3 August 1999
Sport
CountryEthiopia
SportAthletics
Event(s)Long-distance running

Career

In 2019, she represented Ethiopia at the 2019 African Games held in Rabat, Morocco and she won the women's half marathon event.[1]

She also set a new African Games record in this event of 1:10:26.

In 2019, she also won the Great Ethiopian Run held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia setting a new course record of 31:55.[2]

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Ethiopia
2019 African Games Rabat, Morocco 1st Half marathon 1:10:26
Delhi Half Marathon New Delhi, India 2nd Half marathon 1:06:01
Great Ethiopian Run Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 1st 10,000 m 31:55

References

  1. "Yalemzerf Yehualaw Densa". 2019 African Games Athlete Profile. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
  2. "Aregawi and Yehualaw crowned champions at the 2019 Great Ethiopian Run". Ethiopian Embassy London. 20 November 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2019.


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