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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Eritrean |
| Born | 1 January 1994 Eritrea |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Long-distance running |
Samsom Amare is an Eritrean long-distance runner.
Amare won the Shanghai Marathon in 2024 in a time of 2:06:26. [1]
| Year | Competition | Event | Result | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Abu Dhabi Marathon | Marathon | 1st | 2:07:10 |
| 2024 | African Games | Half-marathon | 1st | 1:05:04 [2] |
| 2024 | Paris Olympic Games | Marathon | 10th | 2:08:56 |
| 2024 | Shanghai Marathon | Marathon | 1st | 2:06:26 [1] |
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