Tesfu Tewelde (born 21 July 1997) is an Eritrean

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 ...

. In 2015, he finished in 8th place in the men's 1500 metres event at the

2015 African Games The 11th African Games took place from September 4–19, 2015 in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo. This edition marked the 50th anniversary of the Games, as well as their return to Brazzaville, which hosted the first edition in 1965. Host aw ...

held in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo. In 2019, he competed in the senior men's race at the

2019 IAAF World Cross Country Championships The 2019 IAAF World Cross Country Championships were hosted in the city of Aarhus in Denmark. It was the 43rd edition of the championships and was held on 30 March 2019. A part of the course was run on the grounds and grass roof of the Moesgaard ...

held in Aarhus, Denmark. He finished in 72nd place. In 2019, he also represented Eritrea at the

2019 African Games The 12th African Games was held from 19 to 31 August 2019 in Rabat, Morocco. This was the first time that the African Games were hosted by Morocco following the country's readmission to the African Union in January 2017. Bidding process The 12th ...

held in Rabat, Morocco. He competed in the men's 5000 metres event and he finished in 17th place.

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* Living people 1997 births Place of birth missing (living people) Eritrean male long-distance runners Eritrean male cross country runners Athletes (track and field) at the 2015 African Games Athletes (track and field) at the 2019 African Games African Games competitors for Eritrea {{Eritrea-athletics-bio-stub