With this, Gudaf Tsegay not only proved her mettle in the 1500 m, but also outpaced competitors in the 5000 m race.
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Gudaf Tsegay Desta, popularly known as Gudaf Tsegay, is a prodigious talent from Ethiopia’s Tigray Region. She has solidified her name in the history of middle- and long-distance running. Her recent performance at the Diamond League 2023 in Eugene, Oregon, where she recorded a new world record for the 5000 m in 14:00.21. This was an astonishing feat, considering she smashed the previous record set by Faith Kipyegon (14:05.20) set in Paris. She had previously won the World Athletics Championships 5000 m title in the same city a year ago.
At just the age of 16, she entered the global stage, representing Ethiopia at the World Indoor Championships in the 1500 m in 2014. While that same year, she secured a silver medal at the World U20 Championships. The versatility of her running prowess is evident in her rankings. As of mid-2023, she’s among the top ten globally in various events.
Gudaf Tsegay has already achieved many incredible achievements in her career. From a bronze at the 2019 World Athletics Championships in Doha in the 1500 m to a gold in the 10,000 meters in 2023. She also holds a notable position in the indoor races, where she shattered the world indoor 1500 m record in 2021 as she outdid her fellow Ethiopian, Genzebe Dibaba.
The year 2022 was a remarkable year for Gudaf Tsegay. After a phenomenal performance at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Belgrade, where she secured gold in the 1500 m, she clinched two medals at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene – gold in 5000m event and silver in 1500m event. With this, Gudaf Tsegay not only proved her mettle in the 1500 m, but also outpaced competitors in the 5000 m race. This ensured her status as one of the best middle-distance running athletes of the world.
The Net Worth of Ethiopian middle and long-distance runner Gudaf Tsegay is estimated to be between $1 million to $5 million dollars. However, the exact amount is not known.
The salary of Ethiopian middle and long-distance runner Gudaf Tsegay is not known. However, we will update details regarding her salary once it is available.
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