Matias Habtemichael
Ethiopian middle-distance runner
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Matias Habtemichael (born 14 November 1950) is an Ethiopian middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 800 metres at the 1968 Summer Olympics.[1]
NationalityEthiopian
Born14 November 1950
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
SportMiddle-distance running
Event
800 metres| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Ethiopian |
| Born | 14 November 1950 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Middle-distance running |
Event | 800 metres |
At the Olympics, he advanced to the semifinals, running 1:49.2.[2]
In June 1970, Michael finished fifth at the NCAA Division I Track Championships in the 880-yard finals, earning a Cal Poly school-record time of 1:47.9.[3]
