Sintayehu Lewetegn
Ethiopian long-distance runner
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Sintayehu Lewetegn Hailemichael (also spelled Sentayehu Lewetegn or Sintayehu Lewetegne; born 9 May 1996) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner. She was a part of the silver medal-winning Ethiopian team at the 2017 World Cross Country Championships, finishing 14th individually.
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Lewetegn and Siranesh Yirga at the 2022 Ljubljana Marathon | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Sintayehu Lewetegn Hailemichael | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Ethiopian | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | May 9, 1996[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 161 cm (5 ft 3+1⁄2 in)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 48 kg (106 lb)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||||||||||||
Event(s) | Marathon, 5000 metres | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Biography
In 2015, Lewetegn made her international track debut at the 2015 African Junior Championships in Athletics, where she competed in the women's 5000 metres. Her compatriot Etagegne Woldu broke away from the field after six laps, and Lewetegn outkicked the chase pack on the final lap to finish second and win a silver medal.[2]
Lewetegn's Diamond League debut was at the 2016 Rabat Diamond League, where she finished 8th in the 5000 metres in a personal best time of 15:06. The following year, she finished 7th at the Shanghai Diamond League, after which she transitioned to the marathon.[3][1]
In 2017, Lewetegn was a scorer for the Ethiopian team at the 2017 World Cross Country Championships. She finished 14th overall and was the fourth Ethiopian finisher, contributing to her team's silver medal finish behind the dominant Kenyan team.[4]
Statistics
Personal bests
| Event | Mark | Competition | Venue | Date |
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| 5000 metres | 14:53.44 | Guldensporenmeeting | Kortrijk, Belgium | 8 July 2017 |
| Marathon | 2:22:36 | Ljubljana Marathon | Ljubljana, Slovenia | 23 October 2022 |
