Derartu Tulu

(1972-)

Ethiopian former long-distance runner

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Derartu Tulu NL COL (Oromo: Daraartuu Tulluu, Amharic: ደራርቱ ቱሉ; born 21 March 1972) is an Ethiopian former long-distance runner, who competed in track, cross country running, and road running up to the marathon distance. She won 10,000 metres titles at the 1992 Barcelona and 2000 Sydney Olympics, and a bronze in the event at the 2004 Athens Olympics. At the World Championships in Athletics, Derartu took silver in the 10,000 m in 1995, and a gold in 2001. She was a three-time IAAF World Cross Country champion (1995, 1997, 2000).

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Born	Daraartuu Tulluu 21 March 1972 (age 53) Bekoji, Arsi Province, Ethiopian Empire (now Oromia Region, Ethiopia)
Zodiac	Aries
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