External links
- Adanech Anbesa Archived 10 October 2016 at the Wayback Machine at OmRiyadat English
- Adanech Anbesa at World Athletics
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Ethiopian |
| Born | 23 January 1998 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | 1500 metres |
Adanech Anbesa Feyisa (born January 23, 1998) is an Ethiopian sprinter who specializes in the 1500 meters.
She won the bronze medal in the 1500 meters at the 2016 African Championships in Durban, breaking her personal best 4 min 5 s 22.
| Event | Time (sec) | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 metres | 4:05.22 | Kings Park Stadium | 24 JUN 2016 |
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