Abeba Tolla (born 3 June 1977) is an
Ethiopian
Ethiopians are the native inhabitants of Ethiopia, as well as the global diaspora of Ethiopia. Ethiopians constitute several component ethnic groups, many of which are closely related to ethnic groups in neighboring Eritrea and other parts of ...
long-distance runner who specializes in
marathon
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s.
Positions
In 1997 Tolla won a
bronze medal
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at the
African Half Marathon Championships . With a time of 1:21:44 she finished behind her compatriots Meseret Kotu (gold 1:17:09) and
Leila Aman
Leila Aman (born 24 November 1977 in Arsi) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner, who specializes in the half marathon and cross-country running.
Achievements
Personal bests
*10,000 metres - 32:55.89 min (2003)
*Half marathon
A half marathon ...
(silver, 1:17:48). In 1999 she won the
Lyon
Lyon,, ; Occitan: ''Lion'', hist. ''Lionés'' also spelled in English as Lyons, is the third-largest city and second-largest metropolitan area of France. It is located at the confluence of the rivers Rhône and Saône, to the northwest of t ...
Marathon and
Tiberias Marathon
The Tiberias Marathon is an annual marathon road race held along the Sea of Galilee in Israel. At approximately 200 meters below sea level, this is the lowest course in the world. The competition was first held in 1977, and also hosts the annual I ...
. The following year she won the
San Sebastián
San Sebastian, officially known as Donostia–San Sebastián (names in both local languages: ''Donostia'' () and ''San Sebastián'' ()) is a city and Municipalities of Spain, municipality located in the Basque Country (autonomous community), B ...
Marathon.
In the
Netherlands
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Ababa Tolla is particularly known for winning the
Amsterdam Marathon
The Amsterdam Marathon (branded TCS Amsterdam Marathon for sponsorship reasons) is an annual marathon (42.195 km) in Amsterdam in the Netherlands since 1975. The road race has a Platinum Label from World Athletics. During the event, there a ...
in 2000 with a personal best of 2:29.54. Earlier that year, she was fourth in the
Rotterdam Marathon
The Rotterdam Marathon, currently branded NN Rotterdam Marathon, is an annual marathon that has been held in Rotterdam, Netherlands since 1981. It has been held in April every year since the third edition in 1984 and attracts many top athletes. ...
. She also improved her personal best this year in the
half marathon
A half marathon is a road running event of —half the distance of a marathon. It is common for a half marathon event to be held concurrently with a marathon or a 5K race, using almost the same course with a late start, an early finish or shortcu ...
in 1:08:48.
Personal records
Honors
Half-marathon
* 1997: African camp – 1:21:44
* 2000: 4th half marathon Malmo – 1:08:48
* 2000:
2000 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
The 9th IAAF World Half Marathon Championships was held on November 12, 2000, in the city of Veracruz, Mexico. A total of 182 athletes, 121 men and 61 women, from 52 countries took part.
Detailed reports on the event and an appraisal of the results ...
– 1:15:59
Marathon
* 1997:
Rome Marathon
The Rome Marathon is an annual marathon competition hosted by the city of Rome, Italy.
History
The competition has also doubled as the Italian Marathon championships on two occasions; in 1983 and 1986. The race date was shifted from the t ...
– 2:51.08
* 1998:
Tiberias Marathon
The Tiberias Marathon is an annual marathon road race held along the Sea of Galilee in Israel. At approximately 200 meters below sea level, this is the lowest course in the world. The competition was first held in 1977, and also hosts the annual I ...
– 2:41.21
* 1998: Marathon of Lyon – 2:35.43
* 1999: Marathon of San Sebastian – 2:36.02
* 2000:
Rotterdam Marathon
The Rotterdam Marathon, currently branded NN Rotterdam Marathon, is an annual marathon that has been held in Rotterdam, Netherlands since 1981. It has been held in April every year since the third edition in 1984 and attracts many top athletes. ...
– 2:33.50
* 2000:
Amsterdam Marathon
The Amsterdam Marathon (branded TCS Amsterdam Marathon for sponsorship reasons) is an annual marathon (42.195 km) in Amsterdam in the Netherlands since 1975. The road race has a Platinum Label from World Athletics. During the event, there a ...
– 2:29.54
* 2001:
Seoul International Marathon
The Seoul International Marathon, also known as the ''Dong-A Ilbo Seoul Marathon or Seoul Marathon'' is an annual marathon race that takes place in Seoul, South Korea. It is one of two annual races over the 42.195 km classic distance in the ...
– 2:32.58
* 2002:
Paris Marathon
The Paris Marathon (french: Marathon de Paris) is an annual marathon hosted by the city of Paris, France. It is the marathon with the second-most finishers in the world, behind the New York City Marathon.
The marathon begins along the Champs ...
– 2:35.51
* 2002:
Amsterdam Marathon
The Amsterdam Marathon (branded TCS Amsterdam Marathon for sponsorship reasons) is an annual marathon (42.195 km) in Amsterdam in the Netherlands since 1975. The road race has a Platinum Label from World Athletics. During the event, there a ...
– 2:41.18
* 2003:
Prague Marathon
The Prague Marathon (also known as Prague International Marathon (PIM) and Volkswagen Prague Marathon) is an annual road marathon held in the city of Prague in the Czech Republic each May. It was founded in 1995 and has grown to become a si ...
– 2:37.20
* 2003:
Rome Marathon
The Rome Marathon is an annual marathon competition hosted by the city of Rome, Italy.
History
The competition has also doubled as the Italian Marathon championships on two occasions; in 1983 and 1986. The race date was shifted from the t ...
– 2:33.48
* 2005:
Rome Marathon
The Rome Marathon is an annual marathon competition hosted by the city of Rome, Italy.
History
The competition has also doubled as the Italian Marathon championships on two occasions; in 1983 and 1986. The race date was shifted from the t ...
– 2:34.11
* 2008: Bermuda International Marathon – 2:51.34
External links
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1977 births
Living people
Ethiopian female long-distance runners
Place of birth missing (living people)
21st-century Ethiopian women