Samuel Abate Explained

Samuel Abate
Fullname:Samuel Abate Zeleke
Birth Date:9 March 1999
Nationality:Ethiopian
Sport:Athletics
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Samuel Abate Zeleke (born 9 March 1999) is an Ethiopian middle and long-distance runner, who specializes in the 1500 metres.

In January 2021, he finished third in the 1500m at a pre-Olympic trial meeting in Addis Ababa, running 3:41.60 to finish behind Teddese Lemi and Kebede Endale.[1] In June he ran a qualifying time for the 2020 Summer Olympics with a 3:32.80 performance at the Ethiopian Olympic Trials, finishing second to Lemi in the race.[2] He finished fifth at the Tokyo Olympics in the second heat of the 1500 metres.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Gudaf Tsegay strong over 1500. time-to-run.com. 18 January 2021. 18 June 2021.
  2. News: 2021 Ethiopian Olympic Trials: Gudaf Tsegay (14:13) & Getnet Wale (12:53) Among Six World-Leading Times as New Stars Emerge. letsrun.com. 8 June 2021. 18 June 2021.
  3. Web site: Athletics - Men's 1500m results. 3 August 2021.