Here is all you need to know about Almaz Ayana along with her age and husband as she triumphs at the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon
Almaz Ayana of Ethiopia took first place in the 18th Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon in the nation’s capital. Third place went to Viola Chepngeno of Kenya, and the second place went to Stella Chesang of Uganda.
Who is runner Almaz Ayana, biography, age, height, family, husband, net worth today in 2023
The women’s race was dominated by Almaz Ayana, the 2016 Rio Olympics champion and past victor of the Delhi Half Marathon. She ran the first quarter of the race at about 15:45–15:47 with a group of runners that included fellow citizens and a Kenyan.
Ayana won in 67:58, despite slowing down in the last stages to keep her pace of 16 minutes. In the wake of this, let us have a look at who is Almaz Ayana.
Ethiopia’s Almaz Ayana crosses the finish line in 67:59 seconds to win the overall Women’s title at the #VedantaDHM23.
In the picture, also seen, International Event Ambassador, @AshtonJEaton and @PUMA Athlete & Indian Team Captain, @ImHarmanpreet.#RangDeDilli pic.twitter.com/J1N1DLAaAI
— Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon (@DelhiHM_) October 15, 2023
Who is Almaz Ayana?
Almaz Ayana Eba is a female Ethiopian long-distance runner who was born on November 21, 1991. The 31-year-old was born in Wenbera, Benishangul-Gumuz Region, Ethiopia and measures 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in).
Who are Almaz Ayana’s parents and siblings?
Almaz Ayana is the seventh youngest sibling of nine children of her parents. However, we don’t know the names of her siblings and parents.
Who is Almaz Ayana’s husband?
Almaz is wed to Soressa Fida, her lifelong companion and childhood friend.
Does Almaz Ayana have children?
Almaz Ayana doesn’t have any children as of now.
A look at Almaz Ayana’s career
When she won the gold medal at the Rio Olympics, she broke the world record for the 10,000 metres, which had stood since 1993. She kept the record until 2021. Almaz took first place in the 10,000m at the 2017 World Championships in London, finishing 46 seconds ahead of the subsequent competitor.
On their respective world all-time lists, she ended in third in the 5000m and 10,000m and was voted the IAAF Female World Athlete of the Year was award I. 2016.
What is Almaz Ayana’s net worth?
Almaz Ayana’s official net worth has more been disclosed yet so far however, it is estimated to be in been $1 Million to $5 Million according to the reports.