Haile Gebrselassie

Haile Gebrselassie is a legendary Ethiopian long-distance track runner and prominent businessperson. Haile has also won several gold medals in the Olympics games too. He was the memorable winner of the World Half Marathon Champion in 2001. 

In September 2008, Haile also won the Berlin Marathon and set a world record time of 2:03:59, thus destroying his own world record by a mere 27 seconds. The New African magazine, among the top 100 influential Africans, voted for him in 2013.

What Is Haile Gebrselassie Age?

Haile Gebrselassie opened his eyes on 18 April 1973 at Asella, Arsi Province, Ethiopian Empire. His present age is 49 years old, and owns of Ethiopian nationality, and he has an African ethnicity heritage. Growing up on a lush farm, he used to run almost ten kilometers to school every morning and the same run back every evening to his home. With this passion for running, his left arm was crooked as if he was holding his course school books. His brother and sister's name is unknown as of now. 

Where Did Haile Receive His Education?

There is no information related to his primary or higher level of education. It seems that Haile has the related details under wraps. But once the reports come up in the future, we will update this bio's section.

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How Did Haile Set Up His Career?

Haile Gebrselassie is a former Ethiopian long-distance track, road running elite and successful businessman. He also won two Olympic gold medals in well over 10,000 meters and won over four World Championship titles at the event. He has won the Berlin Marathon four times successively and three wins in the Dubai Marathon. His exceptional training techniques are an inspiration to many.

Haile has succeeded in top competitions, winning distances between 1500 meters and the marathon. He broke 61 Ethiopian national records ranging from 800 meters to the marathon and made over  25 world records. He is considered one of the most brilliant distance runners in the game's history and has been in documentary programs too.

Haile Gebrselassie went into business and got earnings from his achievement, leading to several good companies' establishment. In 2010, Haile also opened the Haile Resorts hotel at Lake Hawassa and an office at Addis Ababa. He has a dealership deal for Hyundai cars in his homeland, Ethiopia.

Who is Haile Gebrselassie Wife ?

Now talking about his relationship and marital status, Haile Gebrselassie is a blissfully married man. He was hitched to his lovely wife, Alem Gebrselassie, in 1996. The pair has been married for over 25 years. In all these years, the pair's love and respect they shared has grown from strength to strength. As for Haile's wife Alem, well, she has also appeared in the movie; Endurance. The duo has not opened any information related to their kids.

What Is Haile Gebrselassie Net Worth?

As of 2022, Haile Gebrselassie has made a net worth figure of $ 1 million. The majority of his income comes from the being works as an athlete and business guy. His yearly salary is $ 250,000. His further income-yielding works have not been disclosed as of yet. But we assume that Haile is living a decent life with his family and friends in his home in Ethiopia. 

What Is Haile Gebrselassie Height?

From the reports taken from the online platforms, Haile Gebrselassie stands at the height of 5 feet 4 inches ( 164 cm) and has a body weight of 53 kg (116 lbs). He has a fit and highly athletic body build. Haile is also the proud owner of a pair of full-pitched black-colored eyes and black-colored hair.

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Is Haile Available on Social Media Accounts?

The famed Ethiopian incomparable athlete Haile Gebrselassie can be found on the social media sites like Instagram and Twitter handle. He has around 40 K fan followers on his Instagram account and about 300 K on his Twitter account. 

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