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Leila Aman (born 24 November 1977 in Arsi) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner, who specializes in the half marathon and cross-country running.
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Leila Aman (born 24 November 1977 in Arsi) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner, who specializes in the half marathon and cross-country running.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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Representing  Ethiopia | |||||
| 1999 | World Cross Country Championships | Belfast, Northern Ireland | 11th | Long race | |
| 1st | Team | ||||
| 2001 | World Cross Country Championships | Ostend, Belgium | 37th | Long race | |
| 2nd | Team | ||||
| 2002 | World Cross Country Championships | Dublin, Ireland | 7th | Long race | |
| 1st | Team | ||||
| 2003 | All-Africa Games | Abuja, Nigeria | 3rd | Marathon | 2:55:07 |
| 2004 | Dubai Marathon | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 1st | Marathon | 2:42:36 |
| Prague Marathon | Prague, Czech Republic | 1st | Marathon | 2:31:48 | |
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