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Tesfaye Tola (born 19 October 1974) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner, best known for winning a bronze medal in marathon at the 2000 Summer Olympics. The next year, he finished fourth at the 2001 World Championships, and fifth at the World Half Marathon Championships.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Ethiopia | |||||
| 2000 | Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 3rd | Marathon | 2:11:10 |
| 2007 | World Championships | Osaka, Japan | — | Marathon | DNF |
He won the IAAF World Cross Country Championships in 1998
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