Biography
Surprise world marathon champion in Beijing 2015. He won World Champs gold in harsh conditions. Became first Eritrean World champion.
Eritrea Marathon Ghirmay Ghebreslassie
- Born
- 14 Nov 1995 · 30
- Birthplace
- Kisadeka, Eritrea
- On the podium
- 2012 – 2016
- Olympian
- 1× · Rio de Janeiro
By championship
| Championship | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| African Cross Country Championships | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| New York Marathon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| International total | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Medals 3
| Year | Championship | Event | Venue | Place | Mark | Record | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | New York Marathon | Marathon | New York City | 1 | 2:07:51 | ||
| 2015 | World Championships | Marathon | Beijing | 1 | 2:12:27 | Temperature 22C, Humidity %73 | |
| 2012 | African Cross Country Championships | U20 (Team) | Cape Town | 3 | 1:36:51 |
Other achievements 1
| Year | Championship | Event | Venue | Place | Mark | Record | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Chicago Marathon | Marathon | Chicago | 6 | 2:09:08 +4:57 |