Elvan Abeylegesse

Ethiopian-born Turkish long-distance runner

Born
11 September 1982, Addis Ababa
Age
44
Birth name
Hewan Abeye
Elvan Abeylegesse
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Elvan Abeylegesse (born 11 September 1982) is an Ethiopian former middle and long-distance running athlete who represented Turkey. She competed over distances from 1500 metres up to the marathon, and also in cross country. She is a former world record-holder for the 5000 metres, at 14:24.68.

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