| Sintayehu Lewetegn | |||
| Full Name: | Sintayehu Lewetegn Hailemichael | ||
| Nationality: | American | ||
| Sport: | Athletics | ||
| Event: | Marathon, 5000 metres | ||
| Birth Date: | year=1996 month=5 day=9 | ||
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| Weight: | 48kg (106lb) | ||
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Sintayehu Lewetegn Hailemichael (also spelled Sentayehu Lewetegn or Sintayehu Lewetegne; born 9 May 1996) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner. She was a part of the silver medal-winning Ethiopian team at the 2017 World Cross Country Championships, finishing 14th individually.
In 2015, Lewetegn made her international track debut at the 2015 African Junior Championships in Athletics, where she competed in the women's 5000 metres. Her compatriot Etagegne Woldu broke away from the field after six laps, and Lewetegn outkicked the chase pack on the final lap to finish second and win a silver medal.[1]
Lewetegn's Diamond League debut was at the 2016 Rabat Diamond League, where she finished 8th in the 5000 metres in a personal best time of 15:06. The following year, she finished 7th at the Shanghai Diamond League, after which she transitioned to the marathon.[2]
In 2017, Lewetegn was a scorer for the Ethiopian team at the 2017 World Cross Country Championships. She finished 14th overall and was the fourth Ethiopian finisher, contributing to her team's silver medal finish behind the dominant Kenyan team.[3]
| Event | Mark | Competition | Venue | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:53.44 | 8 July 2017 | ||||
| 2:22:36 | 23 October 2022 |