Netsanet Achamo Explained

Netsanet Achamo (born December 14, 1987) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner.

She finished in 4th at the 2006 African Championships in Athletics in the 3000 metres steeplechase.[1]

Achamo competed at the 2007 World Championships in Athletics in the 3000 metres steeplechase, but did not make it out of the heats.[2]

She captured bronze at the 2007 All-Africa Games in the 3000 metres steeplechase.[3]

Achamo won the 2011 Olomouc Half Marathon, 2012 Mumbai Marathon, and the 2012 Hamburg Marathon.[4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: "Netsanet Achamo Seeking Toronto Waterfront Victory," by Paul Gains. torontowaterfrontmarathon.com.
  2. Web site: 25 August 2007 . 11th IAAF World Championships in Athletics Women's 3000 Metres Steeplechase 1st Round Results . World Athletics.
  3. Web site: Netsanet Achamo looking for Toronto Marathon course record. 26 September 2013. iaaf.org.
  4. Web site: Kiprotich and Kiplagat lead field of 3500 in Olomouc. 21 June 2013. iaaf.org.
  5. Web site: World-renowned elite marathon runners sign up for Sanlam Cape Town Marathon. doitnow.co.za.