Deresa Geleta Ulfata (born 10 September 1996) is an Ethiopian

long-distance runner Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least . Physiologically, it is largely Aerobic exercise, aerobic in nature and requires endurance, stamina as well as mental strength. Within e ...

who specializes in the

marathon The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of , usually run as a road race, but the distance can be covered on trail routes. The marathon can be completed by running or with a run/walk strategy. There are also wheelchair div ...

. He won the 2024

Seville Marathon The Zurich Seville Marathon is a marathon held annually in the streets of Seville since 1985. It is organized by the department of sports of the town hall and sponsored by both public and private organizations. It was used as a host of the 1999 Wor ...

in a course record time of 2:03:27, setting his personal best and becoming the 20th fastest marathoner in history. This also qualified him for the

2024 Summer Olympics The 2024 Summer Olympics (french: Jeux olympiques d'été de 2024), officially the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad (french: Jeux de la XXXIIIe Olympiade, links=no) and also known as Paris 2024, is an upcoming international multi-sport event that is s ...

. He has also won the 2023 Beijing Marathon and the 2022

Lagos City Marathon The Lagos Marathon is a silver label marathon held annually in :Lagos, Nigeria. Overview The origins of the event trace back to 1983 when the first ever Lagos international marathon took place. The Lagos International Marathon is organized by ...

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Geleta, Deresa 1996 births Living people Ethiopian male long-distance runners 21st-century Ethiopian people Athletes (track and field) at the 2024 Summer Olympics Olympic athletes for Ethiopia