Degaga "Mamo" Wolde (Amharic: ማሞ ወልዴ; 12 June 1932 – 26 May 2002) was an Ethiopian long distance runner who competed in track, cross-country, and road...
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his last two marathons. Abebe was a pioneer in long-distance running. Mamo Wolde, Juma Ikangaa, Tegla Loroupe, Paul Tergat, and Haile Gebrselassie—all...
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second medal in the marathon with his silver (after a bronze in 1948). Mamo Wolde of Ethiopia became only the second man, after his countryman Abebe Bikila...
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competitors, all men, took part in 13 events in 3 sports. Mamo Wolde — Athletics, men's marathon Mamo Wolde — Athletics, men's 10000 metres Five cyclists represented...
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stress fracture. His countryman Mamo Wolde (who had run in 1964 but had not finished, while his brother Demissie Wolde finished 10th) was a "formidable...
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Bayene — Heat — DNF (→ did not advance) Mamo Wolde Heat — 1:58.0 (→ did not advance) Men's 1500m Mamo Wolde — Heat — 3:51.0 (→ did not advance) Men's...
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Mexico Olympics, in the 10,000 m final, only Mamo Wolde from Ethiopia could keep to Temu's pace. Mamo Wolde went to lead at the bell, but Temu passed him...
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2:16:19.2 Kōkichi Tsuburaya Japan 2:16:22.8 1968 Mexico City details Mamo Wolde Ethiopia 2:20:26 Kenji Kimihara Japan 2:23:31 Mike Ryan New Zealand...
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illustrator Mamo Wolde (1932–2002), Ethiopian long distance track and road running athlete Million Wolde (born 1979), Ethiopian long-distance runner Wolde Giyorgis...
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Kenya's first ever gold medal, with Naftali Temu outsprinting leader Mamo Wolde on the home straight. "Athletics at the 1968 Mexico City Games: Men's...
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