Tadesse Getahon
Israeli long-distance runner
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Tadesse Getahon (Hebrew: טדסה גטהון; born 20 December 1997)[1] is an Israeli long-distance runner.
Nativename
טדסה גטהון
Born20 December 1997
CountryIsrael
SportAthletics
Getahon in 2022 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Native name | טדסה גטהון |
| Born | 20 December 1997 |
| Sport | |
| Country | Israel |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Long-distance running |
Career
In 2017, he competed in the men's 10,000 metres event at the European Athletics U23 Championships held in Bydgoszcz, Poland.
Two years later, in 2019, he won the silver medal in the men's 10,000 metres event at the European Athletics U23 Championships held in Gävle, Sweden.[2] He also finished in 4th place in the men's 5000 metres event.[2]
In 2020, he competed in the men's race at the World Athletics Half Marathon Championships held in Gdynia, Poland.[3]
In 2022 he was banned for Anti-Doping Rule Violation by Israel National Anti-Doping Organization[4]
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Israel | |||||
| 2020 | World Championships (HM) | Gdynia, Poland | 25th | Half marathon | 1:00:52 |
| 2022 | European Championships | Munich, Germany | 10th | 10,000 m | 28:04.37 |
| 2024 | European Championships | Rome, Italy | 7th | 10,000 m | 28:09.87 |
