Girmawit Gebrzihair

Girmawit Gebrzihair Gebru (born 21 November 2001), also spelled Girmawit Gebregziabher, is an Ethiopian long-distance runner. In 2022, she ran the fourth-fastest half-marathon of all time with a 64:14 performance.

Girmawit Gebrzihair
Personal information
Full nameGirmawit Gebrzihair Gebru
Girmawit Gebregziabher
Nationality Ethiopia
Born21 November 2001 (22 years, 145 days old)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Half marathon
10,000 metres
Achievements and titles
National finals
Personal bests
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing  Ethiopia
World U20 Championships
2018 Tampere5000 m
World Cross Country Championships
2024 BelgradeSenior Women's team
2019 AarhusU20 team
African Cross Country Championships
2018 ChlefU20 race
Updated on 1 January 2024.

In 2018, Girmawit won the bronze medal at the 2018 World U20 Championships in Athletics in the women's 5000 m. Her age was the subject of controversy after athletes and journalists claimed photos of her from the event depicted someone older than her official age of 16, though no official proof of age cheating was provided.

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