Diribe Welteji

Runner

Birthday May 13, 2002

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Ethiopia

Age 22 years old

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About

Ethiopian middle-distance athlete who secured the silver medal in the 1500 meters during the 2023 World Championships. She also achieved a fourth-place finish in the 800 meters at the 2022 World Championships. Additionally, she clinched the silver medal in the 1500 meters at the 2021 World U20 Championships.

Before Fame

She started competing when she was 16 years old. 

Trivia

At the age of 16, Welteji emerged victorious in the 800 meters at the 2018 World U20 Championships, simultaneously shattering the championship record.

Family Life

She is from Ethiopia. 

Associated With

Similar to Meseret Defar, she is a runner from Ethiopia.