Tesfaye Tola (born 19 October 1974) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner, best known for winning a bronze medal in marathon at the 2000 Summer Olympics. The next year, he finished fourth at the 2001 World Championships, and fifth at the World Half Marathon Championships.

Achievements

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Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing   Ethiopia
2000 Olympic Games Sydney, Australia 3rd Marathon 2:11:10
2007 World Championships Osaka, Japan Marathon DNF

He won the IAAF World Cross Country Championships in 1998

Personal bests

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  • 10,000 metres - 28:12.32 (1999)
  • 15 kilometres - 43:13 (2001)
  • Half marathon - 59:51 (2000)
  • Marathon - 2:06:57 (1999)
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