Worku Bikila
Ethiopian long-distance runner
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Worku Bikila (born 6 May 1968) is a retired Ethiopian long-distance runner, who specialized mainly in the 5000 metres. His 10,000 metres time of 27:06.44 minutes in 1995 was the second-fastest time that year, behind Haile Gebrselassie. He represented Ethiopia at the World Championships in Athletics on three occasions (1993, 1995 and 1997). He was a two-time winner at the Zevenheuvelenloop 15,000 metres, from 1997 to 1998.
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's athletics | ||
Representing  Ethiopia | ||
| African Championships | ||
 | 1992 Belle Vue Harel | 5000 m |
 | 1993 Durban | 5000 m |
Since retiring, Bikila has put his energies into forming two companies that have brought much-needed revenue to his local community in Dukam, Ethiopia: Worku Bikila Water Well Drilling Limited performs water well monitoring, exploration, observation, and abandonment services,[1] while Worku Bikila Hotel is a hotel for international travellers.[2]
International Competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Ethiopia | |||||
| 1992 | African Championships | Belle Vue Maurel, Mauritius | 2nd | 5000 m | |
| Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | 6th | 5000 m | ||
| 1993 | World Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | 4th | 5000 m | |
| African Championships | Durban, South Africa | 3rd | 5000 m | ||
| 1995 | World Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 6th | 5000 m | |
| 1997 | World Championships | Athens, Greece | 12th | 5000 m | |
Personal bests
- 3000 metres – 7:42.44 min (1997)
- 5000 metres – 12:57.23 min (1995)
- 10,000 metres – 27:06.44 min (1995)
- Half marathon – 1:02:15 hrs (2002)
- Marathon – 2:11:48 hrs (2001)
