Elvan Abeylegesse
Elvan Abeylegesse, (also formerly: Hewan Abeye (አልቫን አበይለገሠ, Amharic) and Elvan Can (Turkish); born September 11, 1982) is an Ethiopian-born naturalized Turkish middle and long-distance running athlete who competes over distances from 1500 metres up to the marathon, and also in cross country. She is the former world record-holder for the 5000 metres, at 14:24.68 minutes.
You can find people similar to Elvan Abeylegesse by visiting our lists Athletes from Addis Ababa and Athletes (track and field) at the 2009 Mediterranean Games.
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| Date of birth | 11 September 1982
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| Place of birth | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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| Height | 5' 2" (157 cm)
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| Weight | 88 lbs (40 kg)
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| Residence | İstanbul, Turkey
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