Fisihasion Ghebreyesus

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Fisihasion Ghebreyesus
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Born (1941-02-27) 27 February 1941 (age 82)
Asmara, Ethiopia

Fisihasion Ghebreyesus (born 27 February 1941) is an Ethiopian former cyclist. He competed at the 1964, 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics. [1]

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References

  1. "Fisihasion Ghebreyesus Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 15 August 2014.