Birthdate: November 19, 1983
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Adis Abeba, Ethiopia
Meseret Defar Tola, an accomplished Ethiopian long-distance runner, excels in the 3,000 meters and 5,000 meters events. She has had remarkable success in top international competitions, clinching Olympic and World Championship gold medals in the 5,000 meters. Defar has shattered world records multiple times and held several indoor records. Renowned for her supremacy in the 3,000 meters indoor event, she has secured numerous gold medals at prestigious competitions like the IAAF World Indoor Championships. In 2014, Defar briefly paused her career to start a family but had plans to stage a comeback in 2015.
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