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Robe Dida

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Robe Dida
Personal information
NationalityEthiopian
Born (2006-12-29) 29 December 2006 (age 17)
Sport
SportAthletics
EventLong-distance running
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing  Ethiopia
World Cross Country Championships
Gold medal – first place 2024 Belgrade Junior team
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Belgrade Junior race

Robe Dida (born 29 December 2006) is an Ethiopian long distance runner.[1]

Career

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In February 2024, she won the U20 title at the 2024 African Cross Country Championships.[2]

In March 2024, she won bronze in the U20 individual and gold in the team U20 race at the 2024 World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Serbia.[3][4][5]

Personal life

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She is the sister of Gemechu Dida.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "R.Dida". World Athletics. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  2. ^ "WXC Belgrade 24 U20 women's preview: Ethiopia set for double title defence". World Athletics. 27 March 2024. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  3. ^ wafulu, Abigael (30 March 2024). "Clean podium sweep as Ethiopians show Kenyans dust in the women's under-20 race in Belgrade". Pulse Sports. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  4. ^ "U20 RACE WOMEN". World Athletics. 30 March 2024. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  5. ^ Henderson, Jason (30 March 2024). "FitzGerald and Bailey finish top Europeans in Belgrade". Athletics Weekly.
  6. ^ Running, Angas [@Angasrunning] (10 March 2023). "Two sisters follow their brother's footsteps. Robe and Chaltu, Gemechu Dida is one of the top runners in the country. Coach @NafnatCoach" (Tweet). Retrieved 30 March 2024 – via Twitter.