Tesfaye Eticha
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Tesfaye Eticha is a retired male long-distance runner from Ethiopia
, who won the 1994 edition of Amsterdam Marathon
, clocking 2:15:56 on September 25, 1994. He mainly competed in Switzerland
during his career. Eticha is a seven-time winner of the Lausanne Marathon
.
Ethiopia
Ethiopia , officially known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a country located in the Horn of Africa. It is the second-most populous nation in Africa, with over 82 million inhabitants, and the tenth-largest by area, occupying 1,100,000 km2...
, who won the 1994 edition of Amsterdam Marathon
Amsterdam Marathon
The Amsterdam Marathon is an annual marathon race over the classic distance of 42.195km held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands since 1975. It is one of the top ten marathons in the world.-History:...
, clocking 2:15:56 on September 25, 1994. He mainly competed in Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
during his career. Eticha is a seven-time winner of the Lausanne Marathon
Lausanne Marathon
The Lausanne Marathon is an annual marathon race held in the Swiss city of Lausanne. The first edition was held in 1993, with the inauguration of the Olympic Museum. Ethiopia's Tesfaye Eticha won the men's competition for a record seventh time. Parallel to the marathon, a half-marathon, a 10 km, a...
.
Achievements
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| 1994 | Amsterdam Marathon Amsterdam Marathon The Amsterdam Marathon is an annual marathon race over the classic distance of 42.195km held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands since 1975. It is one of the top ten marathons in the world.-History:... |
Amsterdam, Netherlands | 1st | Marathon | 2:15:56 |
| 1997 | Rome City Marathon Rome City Marathon The Rome Marathon is an annual marathon competition hosted by the city of Rome, Italy on a Sunday of March.The competition has also doubled as the Italian Marathon championships on two occasions; in 1983 and 1986. The race date was shifted from the traditional March schedule to 1 January in 2000... |
Rome, Italy | 5th | Marathon | 2:14:25 |
| 1998 | Lausanne Marathon Lausanne Marathon The Lausanne Marathon is an annual marathon race held in the Swiss city of Lausanne. The first edition was held in 1993, with the inauguration of the Olympic Museum. Ethiopia's Tesfaye Eticha won the men's competition for a record seventh time. Parallel to the marathon, a half-marathon, a 10 km, a... |
Lausanne, Switzerland | 1st | Marathon | 2:16:33 |
| 1999 | Lausanne Marathon Lausanne Marathon The Lausanne Marathon is an annual marathon race held in the Swiss city of Lausanne. The first edition was held in 1993, with the inauguration of the Olympic Museum. Ethiopia's Tesfaye Eticha won the men's competition for a record seventh time. Parallel to the marathon, a half-marathon, a 10 km, a... |
Lausanne, Switzerland | 1st | Marathon | 2:12:48 |
| 2000 | Lausanne Marathon Lausanne Marathon The Lausanne Marathon is an annual marathon race held in the Swiss city of Lausanne. The first edition was held in 1993, with the inauguration of the Olympic Museum. Ethiopia's Tesfaye Eticha won the men's competition for a record seventh time. Parallel to the marathon, a half-marathon, a 10 km, a... |
Lausanne, Switzerland | 1st | Marathon | 2:16:24 |
| 2001 | Lausanne Marathon Lausanne Marathon The Lausanne Marathon is an annual marathon race held in the Swiss city of Lausanne. The first edition was held in 1993, with the inauguration of the Olympic Museum. Ethiopia's Tesfaye Eticha won the men's competition for a record seventh time. Parallel to the marathon, a half-marathon, a 10 km, a... |
Lausanne, Switzerland | 1st | Marathon | 2:12:38 |
| Paris Marathon Paris Marathon The Paris International Marathon is an annual marathon which takes place from the Champs-Élysées heading towards the Place de la Concorde and continuing through the city to finish at Foch Avenue.... |
Paris, France | 5th | Marathon | 2:10:33 | |
| Berlin Marathon Berlin Marathon The Berlin Marathon is a major running and sporting event held annually in Berlin, Germany. The official marathon distance of 42.195 kilometers is set up as a city-wide road race where professional athletes and amateur runners jointly participate... |
Berlin, Germany | 9th | Marathon | 2:11:19 | |
| Dubai Marathon Dubai Marathon The Dubai Marathon is an annual marathon running race held in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.The race is held in January each year, the first being run on 14 January 2000... |
Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 2nd | Marathon | 2:13:37 | |
| 2002 | Lausanne Marathon Lausanne Marathon The Lausanne Marathon is an annual marathon race held in the Swiss city of Lausanne. The first edition was held in 1993, with the inauguration of the Olympic Museum. Ethiopia's Tesfaye Eticha won the men's competition for a record seventh time. Parallel to the marathon, a half-marathon, a 10 km, a... |
Lausanne, Switzerland | 1st | Marathon | 2:11:22 |
| Paris Marathon Paris Marathon The Paris International Marathon is an annual marathon which takes place from the Champs-Élysées heading towards the Place de la Concorde and continuing through the city to finish at Foch Avenue.... |
Paris, France | 8th | Marathon | 2:10:14 | |
| Jungfrau Marathon Jungfrau Marathon The Jungfrau Marathon is one of the best known mountain marathons in the world, in full view of the famous Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains in the Bernese Oberland area of the Swiss Alps.... |
Interlaken, Switzerland | 1st | Marathon | 2:53:28 | |
| 2003 | Lausanne Marathon Lausanne Marathon The Lausanne Marathon is an annual marathon race held in the Swiss city of Lausanne. The first edition was held in 1993, with the inauguration of the Olympic Museum. Ethiopia's Tesfaye Eticha won the men's competition for a record seventh time. Parallel to the marathon, a half-marathon, a 10 km, a... |
Lausanne, Switzerland | 1st | Marathon | 2:10:04 |
| Zürich Marathon | Zürich, Switzerland | 1st | Marathon | 2:10:58 | |
| Jungfrau Marathon Jungfrau Marathon The Jungfrau Marathon is one of the best known mountain marathons in the world, in full view of the famous Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains in the Bernese Oberland area of the Swiss Alps.... |
Interlaken, Switzerland | 2nd | Marathon | 3:01:45 | |
| 2004 | Florence Marathon Florence Marathon The Florence Marathon is an annual full-length marathon race which takes place in late November in Florence, Italy. Established in 1984, the international competition has significantly grown in size since its inaugural edition of 462 runners – a total of 10,211 runners started the 2010 edition,... |
Florence, Italy | 5th | Marathon | 2:17:01 |
| Zürich Marathon | Zürich, Switzerland | 2nd | Marathon | 2:13:58 | |
| Jungfrau Marathon Jungfrau Marathon The Jungfrau Marathon is one of the best known mountain marathons in the world, in full view of the famous Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains in the Bernese Oberland area of the Swiss Alps.... |
Interlaken, Switzerland | 1st | Marathon | 2:59:30 | |
| 2005 | Houston Marathon Houston Marathon The Houston Marathon is an annual marathon held every January in Houston, Texas. With thousands of runners and spectators, it is the largest single day sporting event in the city. It is run concurrently with a half marathon and a 5 km race... |
Houston, United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
5th | Marathon | 2:24:57 |
| Zürich Marathon | Zürich, Switzerland | 7th | Marathon | 2:13:23 | |
| Geneva Marathon Geneva Marathon The Geneva Marathon is an annual marathon foot-race held in Geneva, Switzerland. It draws about 5,500 participants every May. Apart from the marathon, there is also half marathon held on the same day, and races exclusively for women and children held the day before. A time limit of six hours... |
Geneva, Switzerland | 1st | Marathon | 2:15:29 | |
| Basel Marathon | Basel, Switzerland | 1st | Marathon | 2:13:45 | |
| Jungfrau Marathon Jungfrau Marathon The Jungfrau Marathon is one of the best known mountain marathons in the world, in full view of the famous Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains in the Bernese Oberland area of the Swiss Alps.... |
Interlaken, Switzerland | 1st | Marathon | 2:59:21 | |
| Lausanne Marathon Lausanne Marathon The Lausanne Marathon is an annual marathon race held in the Swiss city of Lausanne. The first edition was held in 1993, with the inauguration of the Olympic Museum. Ethiopia's Tesfaye Eticha won the men's competition for a record seventh time. Parallel to the marathon, a half-marathon, a 10 km, a... |
Lausanne, Switzerland | 1st | Marathon | 2:12:41 | |
| 2006 | Zürich Marathon | Zürich, Switzerland | 1st | Marathon | 2:12:39 |
| Geneva Marathon Geneva Marathon The Geneva Marathon is an annual marathon foot-race held in Geneva, Switzerland. It draws about 5,500 participants every May. Apart from the marathon, there is also half marathon held on the same day, and races exclusively for women and children held the day before. A time limit of six hours... |
Geneva, Switzerland | 1st | Marathon | 2:15:31 | |
| Jungfrau Marathon Jungfrau Marathon The Jungfrau Marathon is one of the best known mountain marathons in the world, in full view of the famous Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains in the Bernese Oberland area of the Swiss Alps.... |
Interlaken, Switzerland | 1st | Marathon | 2:59:44 | |
| Lausanne Marathon Lausanne Marathon The Lausanne Marathon is an annual marathon race held in the Swiss city of Lausanne. The first edition was held in 1993, with the inauguration of the Olympic Museum. Ethiopia's Tesfaye Eticha won the men's competition for a record seventh time. Parallel to the marathon, a half-marathon, a 10 km, a... |
Lausanne, Switzerland | 2nd | Marathon | 2:15:27 | |
| 2007 | Geneva Marathon Geneva Marathon The Geneva Marathon is an annual marathon foot-race held in Geneva, Switzerland. It draws about 5,500 participants every May. Apart from the marathon, there is also half marathon held on the same day, and races exclusively for women and children held the day before. A time limit of six hours... |
Geneva, Switzerland | 1st | Marathon | 2:18:36 |
| 2008 | Zürich Marathon | Zürich, Switzerland | 7th | Marathon | 2:16:25 |
| Geneva Marathon Geneva Marathon The Geneva Marathon is an annual marathon foot-race held in Geneva, Switzerland. It draws about 5,500 participants every May. Apart from the marathon, there is also half marathon held on the same day, and races exclusively for women and children held the day before. A time limit of six hours... |
Geneva, Switzerland | 1st | Marathon | 2:14:23 | |
| 2009 | Zürich Marathon | Zürich, Switzerland | 3rd | Marathon | 2:10:21 |