Tena Negere
Ethiopian distance runner
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Tena Negere (born October 5, 1972) is a retired long-distance runner from Ethiopia, who won the gold medal in the men's marathon at the 1991 All-Africa Games in Cairo, Egypt. He also triumphed in the 1992 edition of the Fukuoka Marathon, clocking 2:09:04 on December 6, 1992. The next year he finished in 34th place (2:29:46) at the 1993 World Championships.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Ethiopia | |||||
| 1992 | Fukuoka Marathon | Fukuoka, Japan | 1st | Marathon | 2:09:04 |
| 1993 | World Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | 34th | Marathon | 2:29:46 |
| 1994 | Venice Marathon | Venice, Italy | 1st | Marathon | 2:10:50 |
| 1995 | World Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | — | Marathon | DNF |