Abebech Negussie

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Abebech Negussie (born 2 January 1983 in Arsi) is a retired Ethiopian middle distance runner, who specialized in 1500 metres. She represented Ethiopia in that event at the 2000 Sydney Olympics and the 2001 World Championships in Athletics.

International competitions[]

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Ethiopia
2000 World Junior Championships Santiago, Chile 1st 1500 m 4:19.93
2001 World Cross Country Championships Ostend, Belgium 2nd Junior race (5.9 km) 22:05
1st Junior team competition 16 pts
2002 World Cross Country Championships Dublin, Ireland 6th Short race (4.208 km) 13:53
1st Team competition 32 pts

Personal bests[]

  • 800 metres - 2:04.13 min (2000)
  • 1500 metres - 4:06.01 min (2001)

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