Biographical Information:
Born: April 18, 1973, Ethiopia
Nickname: Neftenga - The Boss
Height: 1.60m Weight: 54kg
Profession: Policeman
Coach: Jos Hermens (former world record holder)
First man since 1978 to hold both 5000 and 10000 world records
First man to run under 13 and under 27 minutes, respectively
Does not drive, but won 2 Mercedes
Used to run 25km round trip to school
Lives at 4000ft altitude
Personal Bests:
5000 meters: 12:39.36 World Record (6-13-98)
10000 meters: 26:22.75 World Record (6-1-98)
2 Miles: 8:07.46 World Best
1992: 5000m and 10000m World Junior Champion
1993: 10000m World Champion, second at 5000m
1995: 10000m World Champion
1996: 3000m and 5000m World Indoor Champion
1996: 10000m Olympic Champion
