Elfenesh Alemu

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Elfenesh Alemu (born 10 June 1975) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon race.

[edit] Achievements

Year	Tournament	Venue	Result	Event
1995	All-Africa Games	Harare, Zimbabwe	3rd	Marathon
1997	World Championships	Athens, Greece	15th	Marathon
	Amsterdam Marathon	Amsterdam, Japan	1st	Marathon
1999	World Championships	Seville, Spain	5th	Marathon
2000	Olympic Games	Sydney, Australia	6th	Marathon
2003	World Championships	Paris, France	6th	Marathon
	Tokyo Marathon	Tokyo, Japan	1st	Marathon
2004	Olympic Games	Athens, Greece	4th	Marathon

[edit] Personal bests

• 5000 metres - 15:59.99 min (2000)
• Half marathon - 1:09:46 hrs (2000)
• Marathon - 2:24:29 hrs (2001)

[edit] External links

IAAF profile for Elfenesh Alemu

Sporting positions
Preceded by Nadezhda Ilyina	Amsterdam Women's Marathon Winner 1997	Succeeded by Catherina McKiernan
Preceded by Banuelia Mrashani	Tokyo Women's Marathon Winner 2003	Succeeded by Bruna Genovese