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Gudaf Tsegay Desta (Amharic: ጉዳፉ ፀጋይ ደስታ; born 23 June 1997) is an Ethiopian middle-and long-distance runner. She is the current women’s world record holder for 5,000 m (14:00.21), set at the 2023 final Diamond League event, the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon .
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Jan 23, 1997 · Gudaf TSEGAY, Ethiopia - 10,000 Metres, 1500 Metres, 5000 Metres, 3000 Metres, 3000 Metres Short Track, Mile Short Track, 5 Kilometres Road, 800 Metres
Aug 19, 2023 · Gudaf Tsegay of Ethiopia won a dramatic women's 10,000 metres at the world championships on Saturday night after race leader Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands stumbled and fell about 20 metres from...
Sep 19, 2023 · Having to navigate her way around lapped runners probably cost Tsegay a sub-14-minute finishing time, but she was nevertheless delighted to emerge with her first senior outdoor world record, crossing the line in 14:00.21. It was the latest of several landmark performances in Eugene for Tsegay.
May 23, 2024 · Gudaf Tsegay seemed to be a naturally fast runner who was drawn to the middle and longer track races. As a 16-year-old, when she first represented her nation internationally, she proved just how quick she really was.