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Lamecha GirmaEthiopian track and field athlete
Date of Birth: 26.11.2000
Country:  Ethiopia |
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- Lamecha Girma: Ethiopian Steeplechase Star
- Early Career
- International Success
- Ongoing Achievements
- Future Prospects
Lamecha Girma: Ethiopian Steeplechase Star
Lamecha Girma is an Ethiopian steeplechase runner who has made a name for himself as one of the most promising young athletes in the world.
Early Career
Girma began his competitive career in 2018 at the age of 17, participating in the Ethiopian U20 Championships. He finished 5th in the 3000m steeplechase with a time of 8.46.23 minutes. In 2019, he competed in the African U20 Championships in Abidjan and won a bronze medal in the 3000m steeplechase, clocking a time of 8.48.56 minutes.
International Success
Girma's breakthrough performance came in 2019 at the World Athletics Championships in Doha. He finished second in the 3000m steeplechase with a time of 8.01.36 minutes, setting a new Ethiopian national record. His performance earned him the silver medal and established him as a rising star in the world of athletics.
Ongoing Achievements
Since his success in Doha, Girma has continued to impress. He is a regular competitor on the Diamond League circuit and has won several medals at major championships, including a gold medal at the African Games. Girma's personal best time in the 3000m steeplechase is 7.58.68 minutes, which he set in 2021.
Future Prospects
With his exceptional talent and unwavering determination, Girma is widely regarded as one of the most promising steeplechasers in the world. As he continues to mature as an athlete, he has the potential to achieve even greater success in the years to come.
