Leila Aman
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| National team | Ethiopia |
| Born | 24 November 1977 |
Spouse | Gemedu Defedo |
| Relative | Dire Tune (sister-in-law) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Long-distance running |
Leila Aman (born 24 November 1977 in Arsi) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner, who specializes in the half marathon and cross-country running. She placed fifth in the 2004 Berlin Marathon in 2:27:54.[1]
In 2009, Aman's sister, mother, and father were shot and killed by her sister's husband, a police officer. Aman's sister-in-law is Dire Tune and her cousin-in-law is Teyiba Erkesso. Her cousin and former coach is Haji Adilo, an elite distance running coach. She is married to Gemedu Dedefo, who is also an elite distance running coach.[2][3][4]
