Demissie Wolde

Demissie Wolde

Demissie Wolde (born March 8, 1937) is a former Ethiopian marathon runner. He won the Košice Peace Marathon in 1969 in 2:15:37.[1] He also competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics placing tenth in the marathon and at the 1972 Summer Olympics placing 18th in the marathon. He is the younger brother of Mamo Wolde.[2]

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Ethiopia
1969 Košice Peace Marathon Košice, Czechoslovakia 1st Marathon 2:15:37

References

  1. ^ Association of Road Racing Statisticians (2009-05-02). "World Marathon Rankings for 1969". http://www.arrs.net/MaraRank/ATM_Mara1969.htm. Retrieved 2009-10-14. 
  2. ^ Sports Reference LLC. "Demissie Wolde Biography and Olympic Results". http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/wo/demissie-wolde-1.html. Retrieved 2009-10-14. 




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