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Lamecha Girma (born 26 November 2000) is an Ethiopian athlete who specialises in the 3,000 metres steeplechase. He is the 2020 Tokyo Olympic silver medallist in the event and won silver medals at the 2019 , 2022 and 2023 World Athletics Championships .
Lamecha Girma's athletic journey is a testament to the power of dedication and perseverance. From humble beginnings to the world stage, Lamecha's achievements are a reflection of his relentless pursuit of excellence. PERSONAL BEST TIMES. 3000 m steeplechase: 7:52.11 WR (MEETING DE PARIS 2023) . This is the current World record .
Lamecha Girma is a world-class athlete specializing in middle and long-distance running. Born on November 16, 2000, in Oromia, Ethiopia, Lamecha’s passion for running has been evident since his early years.
Nov 26, 2000 · Honours Summary. 1 x Olympic Games Silver medallist. 3 x World Championships Silver medallist. 1 x World Indoor Championships Silver medallist. 6 x Diamond League meeting winner. More Honours. World Rankings. Personal Bests.
Feb 7, 2024 · Last year in Lievin, Girma stopped the clock at 7:23.81 to break the long-standing world indoor 3000m record. Outdoors, he went on to break the world steeplechase record and the Ethiopian 1500m record (3:29.51) – so he’s clearly no slouch when it comes to shorter distances.
Jun 9, 2023 · Lamecha Girma breaks the men’s 3000m steeplechase world record, marking the third world record broken at the Diamond League meet in Paris ...more.
Jan 20, 2024 · Ethiopia’s Lamecha Girma will return to the scene of his world indoor 3000m record when he competes at the Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais in Lievin, France, on 10 February.
