Hayle Ibrahimov, Ethiopian-Azerbaijani runner
Hayle Ibrahimov (Amharic: ቀዳማዊ ደስታ ሃጎስ – Haile Desta Hagos; born 18 January 1990) is an Ethiopian-born Azerbaijani international middle and long distance track and field athlete, mainly competing in the disciplines of 3000 metres and 5000 metres. He holds the Azerbaijani records in both these events.
Ibrahimov was the winner of the 3000 m at the European Athletics Indoor Championships in 2013, having been the silver medallist two years earlier. His bronze in the 5000 m 2010 European Athletics Championships was Azerbaijan's first medal in the history of that tournament. He represented his country at the 2012 London Olympics.
1990Jan, 18
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